Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Noosa – First Point over the next couple of weeks. Fair to say, it’s a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a good stretch of small, clean waves early on, but the real gold is waiting a week and a bit away. The water temp’s sitting at 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra rubber just yet.

The first real chance to get wet is from this Saturday morning the 12th. We’re looking at a 5ft easterly-southeast swell out of the ESE, cross-off wind from the southeast at 12 mph. It’s not going to blow your mind—wave energy is moderate (230)—but it’s clean and rideable for the beginner-friendly point. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th keep the same story: the swell drops a bit, 5ft down to 3ft, still clean with light breezes. Not a standout, but a good paddle if you’re keen for a few mellow ones.

Tuesday morning the 15th is a real treat for the soul. Glassy conditions, not a breath of wind, with a 3ft E swell. It’s small, energy is weak (59), but that clean, mirror-like surface is pure magic for a longboard. Perfect for a sunrise session.

Wednesday the 16th sees the wind swing offshore from the SSE at 12 mph, but the swell is still only 3ft. Clean, but nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 17th morning, we’ve got a solid pulse of 8ft SE swell with a 9-second period. The energy jumps right up to 912 (strong), and it’s blowing fresh offshore at 22 mph. This is one for the experienced crew—those waves will have some punch. The afternoon bumps up to 10ft with a very strong energy reading of 1166, but the wind is cranking at 25 mph. Even though it’s offshore, that’s hard to paddle into unless you’re in top shape.

Friday the 18th keeps the swell around 8-8ft, still from the SE, cross-off wind, clean—good for stronger surfers, but the 9-10 second period means it’s more manageable than the day before. Still, not the best for beginners.

The absolute standout, the one you wait for, is Saturday the 19th morning. We’ve got a 7ft ESE groundswell with a long 12-second period, and the energy is massive at 1200. The wind is glass—dead calm. This is going to be a dream at First Point: clean, lined-up waves with plenty of push. For experienced surfers, this is top shelf. The swell direction (ESE) is right on the money for the break’s optimum (ENE), so expect nice, peeling rights. The long period means wider sets, so take your time. Crowds will be inevitable, but the quality will make it worth it.

After that, from Sunday the 20th through to the end of the period, it fades back to smaller, more ordinary conditions. A few days around the 23rd into the 25th show some 5-5ft swell, but the wind is messy or cross. Nothing that beats that Saturday the 19th morning session.

So, to sum it up: the first week is clean but small. The real highlight is a solid week away, on Saturday the 19th of September. That morning is your best bet for a proper, memorable session. Get on it.

Rusty

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