Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down in feet and Fahrenheit.
It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. The first week or so is looking pretty ordinary, with small, gutless swell and tricky winds. We’ve got a few sessions that are surfable, but nothing to write home about until the very end of the month. Then, there’s a real spike on the 31st of August that’s got my attention.
Overall Pattern
The first few days are all about small, weak, short-period swell. The combined energy is low, mostly in the 100-150 range, which is pretty weak. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-on, keeping things messy. The best of a mediocre bunch is the morning of Thursday, the 27th of August, when a moderate offshore from the south (12 mph) cleans up a 3ft E swell. The energy bumps up a bit to 215, and it’ll be clean. Not a stand-out, but a solid little session for the beginners.
Honestly, the real highlight is Monday, the 31st of August. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SE, with a punchy period of 6 seconds. The combined energy rockets up to 338, which is a solid, punchy little wave. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer, and it’s a good one. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s worth it.
Noosa - First Point is a point break, exposed to the ENE swell, which is a good direction for it. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about 2° colder than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit nippy. The Monday morning of the 31st is the standout, with that 6ft SE swell. It’s a bit short-period (6 seconds), so it won’t have the same grunt as a longer period swell, but it’ll be super clean and fun. There’s a smaller pulse on the 31st afternoon, 4ft, and that’s clean too. The crowds are often at First Point, so expect company.
After that, things drop off again. The first week of September is a write-off with tiny swell and onshore or cross-on winds, mostly weak and unrideable. There’s a long gap of poor conditions from the 1st of September all the way through.
So, to sum it up: the waiting game is on. The 27th of August is a decent little session, but the 31st of August is the real deal. Don’t get excited about the early September stuff; it’s a flat spell. Forecasts can change, but for now, pencil in the 31st.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 121 | 99 | 86 | 57 | 97 | 153 | 134 | 133 | 142 | 80 | 80 | 76 | 127 | 129 | 151 | 107 | 77 | 78 | 97 | 120 | 52 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:17PM1.61m | 5:17AM1.14m | 5:57PM1.71m | 6:03AM1.23m | 6:31PM1.79m | 6:42AM1.32m | 7:04PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.41m | 7:36PM1.88m | 7:51AM1.49m | 8:08PM1.89m | 8:25AM1.56m | 8:41PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07AM0.62m | 00:03AM0.73m | 11:02AM0.56m | 00:35AM0.62m | 11:48AM0.49m | 1:05AM0.53m | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.44m | 1:07PM0.36m | 2:01AM0.36m | 1:44PM0.31m | 2:30AM0.31m | 2:21PM0.29m | 3:00AM0.28m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 121 | 99 | 86 | 57 | 97 | 153 | 134 | 14 | 99 | 80 | 80 | 76 | 127 | 129 | 77 | 107 | 77 | 78 | 97 | 7 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | SE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 13 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 31 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 88 | 107 | 5 | 40 | 35 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 11 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 6 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 12 | NE 10 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 27 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | 142 | — | — | — | 29 | 47 | 151 | — | — | — | — | 120 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 208 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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