
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 3,469 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa - First Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - First Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for Noosa – First Point. It’s a bit of a slow burner this stretch, but there’s some real grunt building for the weekend.
Right now, it’s flat, with tiny 1 ft waves from the ESE and barely any energy (24), so there’s nothing to get excited about for the next couple of days. Wednesday and Thursday morning are a write-off – you’re better off taking a walk or working on the board.
The first real chance comes on Thursday the 16th. We’ve got a jump to 8 ft from the SSE with a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is fresh offshore and clean. Energy is pumping up to moderate (664), so it’s not huge, but it’s rideable for a beginner-friendly point break. However, the forecast calls it marginal, and with a risk of thunderstorms Thursday arvo, it’s more of a look-and-see session.
Friday the 17th holds similar size, 8 ft to 8 ft from the SE, still short period (7 seconds) and fresh offshore winds. Energy is solid (705), but the wave quality is still marginal. For a beginner spot, this is pushing it a bit on size – over 5 ft starts to get a little hairy for the groms.
Now, the standout window is Saturday the 18th. Saturday morning you’re looking at 10 ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is fresh offshore. Energy is strong (1330). Then Saturday arvo it jumps to 13 ft from the SSE, 10 seconds, and the energy is massive (5364). The wind is strong offshore but clean – it’ll be a battle to paddle into, but for the experienced crew, this is the best on offer. The swell direction (SSE) is a touch off the optimum (ENE) for the point, so it might not be as lined up as a pure east swell, but the raw power is there. For a point break, the longer period (10 seconds) means better shape, though it’s going to be a big, powerful wave. This is expert territory only.
Sunday the 19th drops slightly to 8 ft, but the wind goes cross-off and strong (25 mph), with energy still high (1291). Monday the 20th has another 13 ft pulse from the ESE, period stretching to 11 seconds, and energy is very strong (3228 arvo). The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the size and current will be a handful.
There’s a gap from about Tuesday the 22nd on where things drop back. Wednesday the 22nd arvo sees 6 ft from the E with a moderate offshore – clean and more manageable. Thursday the 23rd has 5 ft from the E, gentle offshore, and good surf conditions, but by then the energy is moderate (432). The rest of the week into the 30th is mostly small, with a few pulses of 4 ft to 5 ft, but winds are often cross-off or fresh, and the energy is weak to moderate. Crowds at First Point are often a thing, especially when it’s clean and small, so expect company.
The water temperature anomaly is average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber.
To wrap it up: the best surf is Saturday the 18th, both morning and arvo, with that big 10 ft to 13 ft swell and strong offshore winds. It’s a beast, so only for the experts. The second standout is Wednesday the 22nd arvo for a cleaner, smaller option at 6 ft with offshore breeze.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 18 | 8 | 680 | 661 | 458 | 543 | 623 | 661 | 916 | 1312 | 3469 | 3421 | 1150 | 1660 | 2042 | 2898 | 3228 | 2058 | 1628 | 1234 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:32AM1.44m | 9:07PM2.14m | 9:21AM1.46m | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.33m | 2:24PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | ||||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | |
— | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | 8 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | — | NE 8 | E 21 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
19 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 45 | — | 11 | 9 | 1887 | 2074 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 9 | 8 | 26 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
2 | 6 | 44 | 680 | 661 | 458 | 543 | 623 | 661 | 916 | 1312 | 3469 | 3421 | 1150 | 1660 | 2042 | 2898 | 3228 | 2058 | 1628 | 1234 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 472 | 244 | 244 | 628 | 746 | 203 | 585 | 827 | 459 | 918 | 955 | 847 | 874 | 780 | 519 | 340 | 340 | 203 | 1 | 203 |
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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).
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