Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with E 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 (Aug 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - First Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it — the next couple of weeks are proper flat and quiet for Noosa’s First Point. There just isn’t much to get excited about, and it’s a long, dry spell for the region. The whole sixteen-day window is a struggle, with nothing that really cracks a decent session. The first recommendation doesn’t even come until Tuesday morning the 1st of September, and even then, it’s just a pulse of weak, short-period east swell of 2ft at 10 seconds, with light cross-off southeasterly winds. The water’s sitting at 68° which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year (anomaly of -2°).
The combined swell energy is low, barely nudging into the two-digit range — we’re talking around 36 to 91 for most of the runs, so nothing behind it. That Tuesday morning setup gives surfable but ordinary waves, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The rest of the week is messy: cross-on winds from the north or northeast, with swell height rarely cracking 3ft and period often sitting at 5–8 seconds — short, weak and lumpy. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have some northerly windswell up to 4ft, but that’s blown out with onshore winds hitting 19 mph from the north, and only a 5-second period. That’s more of a kitesurfing setup than anything we’d bother with on a log.
Things flatten out again early the second week. By Monday the 8th of September, we get a bit of north-northeast swell pushing 6ft (period 6 seconds) and combined energy finally climbing to 204, so there’s some grunt, but the wind swings west — light cross-shore, gentle chop. That Tuesday afternoon run is marginal at best, with questionable tide issues. After that it’s back to small, weak swells and mostly clean but tiny conditions through to the 14th. Overall, the standout period would be that Tuesday the 8th if you’ve got a fish and you’re desperate, but it’s hardly a classic. The reality is, for First Point, this is a pretty normal blank run — these quiet spells do happen. Don’t hold your breath, just check back later. Forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 35 | 135 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 71 | 47 | 44 | 45 | 65 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 33 | 83 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:14PM1.79m | 9:39AM1.65m | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:00PM0.31m | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 |
32 | 35 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 71 | 35 | 23 | 45 | 65 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 15 | 27 | 36 | 15 | 15 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 12 | E 11 | E 5 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 |
4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 47 | 44 | 12 | 9 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 13 | NE 11 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NE 4 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 10 |
— | — | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NE 6 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — |
154 | 172 | 135 | 93 | 86 | 77 | 22 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 33 | 83 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 338 | 2 | 28 | 256 | 21 | 242 | 420 | 2 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Sunshine Coast | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Noosa - First Point is 34 km (21 miles) from Sunshine Coast. If you plan a holiday in Sunshine Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











