
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,039 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa - First Point this week:
The surf forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - First Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for the Noosa region, but in feet and knots.
The first week is a slow grind. From the 6th of September through to the 13th, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore. The energy is low, in the double digits (62, 78, etc.), which is basically flat. You’ll see a few knee-high bumps with ENE wind, but nothing to write home about. Even when the wind goes light, the swell is tiny and messy.
The first real spike comes on the 10th of September. We’ve got a 8ft SSE swell hitting Thursday morning, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the wind is a fresh SSE cross-off. The combined energy is 433—moderate—but the quality is poor. It’s going to be a washing machine. Thursday afternoon, the swell pushes to 10ft (SE, 8 seconds), energy jumps to 1047. That’s strong wave energy, but it’s a messy, short-period swell. For a point break like Noosa First Point, this is going to be fat and junky. Not great.
Now, the real standout is Saturday, 19th of September. This is the one you want to circle. We’ve got offshore SSE wind at just 3 knots, glassy clean conditions, and a 7ft SE swell with a 12 second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 1234, which is very strong. That’s a big, powerful, long-period swell hitting the point. It’s going to be a Saturday morning session for the books. This is a long-period swell, and at a point break like First Point, it will handle that energy beautifully. The wave will be lined up, with plenty of push. It’s a bit over 7ft, so it’s getting into the expert zone. Beginners might struggle. Also, the break is “often” crowded, and with this quality, you can bet there will be a crew out. But for the capable surfer, this is the best on offer in the entire 16-day window.
The day before, on Friday 18th, the afternoon sees a 6ft SE swell with a 12 second period and 1012 energy, but the wind is a moderate SE cross-off. It’s not as clean as Saturday, but it’s a warm-up. The condition is “marginal” but still worth a look.
Sunday 20th looks fun too, with a glassy morning, 3ft SE swell, 11 second period, and 276 energy. It’s more of a relaxed, cruisy session after the big Saturday. That’s your recovery day.
The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is about 2°F cooler than normal for this time of year. That’s not a big deal, just a touch on the cool side for early spring. You’ll want a spring suit, not a full winter rig.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week, particularly Saturday 19th of September, is the real deal. Get your diary out. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 61 | 22 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 163 | 114 | 62 | 429 | 1039 | 641 | 625 | 267 | 305 | 214 | 255 | 253 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:24PM1.75m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:25PM1.86m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:15PM1.94m | 6:33AM1.47m | 6:59PM1.97m | 7:17AM1.59m | 7:39PM1.95m | 7:58AM1.67m | 8:16PM1.89m | 8:37AM1.71m | 8:51PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12PM0.55m | 10:35AM0.40m | 00:03AM0.42m | 11:36AM0.29m | 00:45AM0.31m | 12:29PM0.20m | 1:23AM0.22m | 1:15PM0.15m | 1:58AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.15m | 2:32AM0.16m | 2:40PM0.20m | 3:04AM0.17m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 7 | SE 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
17 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 163 | 114 | 62 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 340 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 15 | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 12 |
2 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — |
2 | — | — | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
45 | 61 | 163 | 111 | 47 | — | 19 | 25 | 96 | — | — | — | 429 | 1039 | 641 | 625 | 267 | 305 | 214 | 255 | 253 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 175 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 190 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 409 | 746 | 198 | 203 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Noosa - First Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Noosa - First Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noosa - First Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noosa - First Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Noosa - First Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Noosa - First Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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