Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next stretch of waves for Noosa’s First Point. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s a pulse of energy coming through later that could be worth circling on the calendar.

Right out of the gate, Monday the 10th is a washout. There’s some bump in the water, but it’s messy with a cross-onshore breeze and poor conditions. We’re looking at a 4ft swell with a short, weak 6-second period, and the energy is only moderate at 239. Not worth getting wet for. The afternoon is a bit bigger at 5ft, but the wind swings cross-on again and it turns into a choppy mess. We’ll give that a miss.

Tuesday the 11th sees things settle down early with a clean, glassy start. The swell drops to 2ft but the period stretches out to 9 seconds, which is a big improvement. The energy is weak at 116, but it’s surfable and clean. The glassy conditions are the real win here. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, so the morning is the pick of this day.

Wednesday the 12th is all about the morning glass-off. The swell has dropped to 2ft, and with no wind at all, it’s going to be dead smooth. The energy is weak at 83, so you’ll be hunting for the little runners, but for a beginner or a logger, it’ll be a fun, clean session on the point. The afternoon breeze kicks in, so get out early.

Thursday the 13th is small again, 2ft, but the wind is off-shore and it’s clean. The energy is weak at 53, so it’s a tiny craft day. Friday the 14th is similar in size but the morning is off-shore at 1ft, clean but very weak. The afternoon picks up a bit to 4ft from the SE but the period drops to a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a bit of a write-off. There’s plenty of wind, but the swell is tiny and weak, with energy in the 30s and 40s. It’s clean due to the off-shore winds, but there’s just not enough water moving to make it interesting. We’re looking at a gap of a few days here with no real recommendations until things start to build.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 17th morning is the first standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the ESE, with a period of 7 seconds. It’s a moderate energy swell at 280, but the wind is off-shore and it’s clean. This is what we’ve been waiting for. The point should light up with some proper walls. The afternoon drops slightly to 5ft, and while it’s still clean, the tide might be a bit tricky.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are a bit more complicated. We have consistent 6ft to 6ft swell from the SE, but the period stays short at 6-7 seconds. The energy is moderate, around 311-341, but the conditions are described as marginal. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but the short period and the size might make it a bit lumpy and closed-out at the point. It’s not a complete no-go, but it’s not as clean as the Monday.

The rest of that week into the 20th and 21st is a mix of moderate swell (5ft – 5ft) with fresh cross-off winds, keeping things clean but a bit crumbly. The energy is picking up, hitting the 400s, but the wave quality is still marginal. It looks like we’re getting more energy, but the period is still short.

The real second standout is shaping up for Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. The 23rd sees a solid 6ft from the E with a period stretching out to 10 seconds. The energy jumps to a strong 569. It’s still cross-off, but the longer period will give the waves more push and shape. The point should be running nicely. Monday the 24th backs off slightly to 4ft, but the wind is off-shore and light, and the energy is still a solid 299. That’s a fantastic clean morning session.

So, in summary, the start of the week is poor, the middle is small and clean, but the real action is next Monday the 17th, and then again on Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. Those are the days to clear your schedule. The longer-period swells will be best on the point, keeping the lines organized. For the beginners, the smaller, cleaner days on the 11th and 12th are perfect. Once the swell gets over 5ft, it gets a bit more challenging, and by the 19th at 7ft, it’s strictly for the experienced crew.

Rusty out.

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