Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty.

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Noosa – First Point. The next couple of weeks look pretty quiet for the most part, but there’s a real standout window that’s got my heart racing a little. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, so hang tight.

From now through Friday the 2nd of August, it’s honestly pretty grim. The swell is small, mostly under 3ft, and we’ve got cross-off winds from the SE making things messy. There’s a little bump on Sunday morning the 2nd with 6ft swell from the ESE, but the energy is still weak (291) and the conditions are just marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Then, Monday morning the 3rd of August is where it gets interesting. This is the clear standout. First Point is going to light up with a 5ft swell from the ESE, and the period stretches out to a nice 10 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 839 (moderate), so there’s some real push. And the wind? It’s offshore from the SSE at 15 km/h, leaving the face clean and lined up. This is the best on offer. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. For a beginner-friendly point break like this, that’s a gorgeous morning. The optimum direction is ENE, and this ESE swell is close enough to get those long, peeling rights. Just be aware that crowds are likely – First Point is often busy when it’s good.

The rest of Monday afternoon fades a bit with a 3ft drop and a cross-off wind, but still a decent leftover.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are glassy mornings with tiny 2ft swell, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The energy is weak (109–140). You could get a longboard slide, but it’s very ordinary.

The whole week from the 6th through to the 11th of August is a flat spell. Wave heights sit between 2ft and 3ft, and the energy is weak (50–114). The wind is mostly cross-off or even cross-on, so it’s not inviting. There’s no real surf to speak of.

Then, on Thursday morning the 13th of August, we get a little surprise. A 4ft swell from the NNW hits with a short period of 6 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the SSE at 20 km/h, which makes it clean. The energy is 214 (weak to moderate), and the score says good surf. It’s not a monster, but for a quiet stretch, it’s a nice little window. The direction is a bit off for First Point’s optimum, but offshore wind is a treat.

After that, the 14th and 15th of August tail off back into tiny, weak waves (1ft to 2ft, energy 38–94). Not worth chasing.

So, the real standout is Monday morning the 3rd of August. That’s the one to aim for. Get down there early, expect a few others in the water, and enjoy the clean, chest-high lines from the ESE groundswell. Everything else is a longboard session at best.

Rusty.

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