Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Noosa - First Point.

Right off the bat, we’re in a flat spell. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak dribble on Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th. The water temp is sitting at 69.3°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The real action starts to build on the 18th. Saturday morning the swell is already a solid 7.5ft from the SE with a 10-second period, and the energy is pumping (994). That’s decent, but the wind is a fresh offshore, keeping it clean. By Saturday afternoon, it jumps to 11.5ft (2418 energy) – now that’s a proper pulse. This is getting big, and for a point break like Noosa, that long-period SE groundswell will wrap in nicely. The offshore wind is a huge plus; it’s going to be clean. But at 11.5ft, this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners, sit this one out. Crowds are often a factor here, and with this much swell, it’ll be busy.

Sunday the 19th stays big and messy. The wind goes cross-off, and the swell holds at 11.5ft, but the energy is still massive (2382). Not the best shape, but still powerful.

Now, the standout window is Monday the 20th. We’ve got a 13.1ft SE swell with an 11-second period, and the energy reading is a massive 3924. That’s serious groundswell energy. The wind is cross-off, but the wave quality is still clean. This is the biggest of the run, and at Noosa, that long period means the point will be offering up some long, grinding walls. This is where the experienced crew will be in their element. It’s a big call, but Monday morning looks like the best on offer.

The rest of the week, from the 22nd onward, the swell backs down. The 22nd and 23rd have clean 4.9ft to 5.9ft waves with light offshore winds – good for a fun session, but nothing that’ll blow your mind. The 26th and 27th see a small bump of 4.9ft to 6.9ft with a short, choppy 6-second period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Still, with offshore winds, it’s rideable.

The last few days of the month, from the 29th, drop right off again. Tiny 2.3ft to 3.3ft surf with weak energy. The run is pretty much done by then.

So, the pick of the fortnight? Monday the 20th of July. That 13.1ft SE groundswell with serious energy is the big one. The wind is a bit cross-off, but it’s clean. If you’re an expert, that’s your day. For the average surfer, the 22nd and 23rd offer clean, smaller waves. The 18th is the next best big swell, but it’s a touch smaller.

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