Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

The pattern kicks off with a decent pulse of swell from the SE that’s already showing up. The water temperature is running 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—so you might want a steamer if you’re heading out.

Starting Wednesday afternoon 8 July, we’ve got 8ft of SE swell rolling in at 12 seconds, packing a lot of energy (1525). The wind is blowing offshore from the SSE at 19 mph, which is clean, but the wave quality is marginal due to tide. Not the best, but it’s surfable. The real action picks up Thursday 9 July. Thursday morning has 7ft SE swell, 11-second period, with a moderate offshore breeze from the S at 16 mph. Energy is high (1568) and conditions are clean—this is the standout for the first week. Experienced crew will love it. Thursday afternoon holds the same size and wind, still excellent.

Friday 10 July, the swell drops a little to 5ft SE in the morning, period 10 seconds, with clean offshore wind. Pretty good. The afternoon gets smaller and more cross-off, so morning is the call.

The weekend sees a steady drop. Saturday 11 July is small at 4ft SE, clean in the morning with light offshore breeze. Not a standout, but a nice easy session for beginners. Sunday 12 July is tiny, around 3ft, with onshore winds and poor conditions.

There’s then a gap of very small, ordinary surf from Monday 13 July through to Wednesday 15 July. Waist-high at best, with low energy. Not much to get excited about, but still clean in the mornings if you’re desperate.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again. Thursday 16 July afternoon, a new pulse arrives: 8ft SSE swell at 8 seconds, with glassy conditions. That’s a short period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but clean—worth a paddle.

Then Friday 17 July morning is the biggest swell of the outlook: 10ft SE at 9 seconds, with a moderate offshore SSW wind. That’s big—only for experienced surfers. The energy is huge (1348), but the 9-second period means it’ll be a bit walled up and maybe hard to get into. Strong offshore wind in the afternoon (25 mph) makes it challenging but clean.

Saturday 18 July still has good size, 6ft SE in the morning, with strong offshore wind. Clean but punchy. Sunday 19 July morning bumps back up to 8ft SSE, fresh offshore wind, plenty of energy (1455). That’s another good one for the strong paddlers.

After that, the swell fades slowly through the rest of the second week. Monday 20 July to Wednesday 22 July sees 4ft to 2ft SE, with clean winds—decent for a longboard or a fun small-wave board. The last few days, 22 and 23 July, are tiny with marginal conditions.

So, my pick? Thursday 9 July at Noosa - First Point is the best on offer: 7ft SE swell, 11-second period, moderate offshore wind, and a lot of energy. It’s a point break, so the long period will work beautifully—plenty of push, long rides. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are likely, so get out early. For the bigger stuff, Friday 17 July morning is a standout for experts: 10ft SE with clean offshore wind, but that’s a big day, not for the faint-hearted.

Stay safe, pick your tides, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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