
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 3,869 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE 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 (Jul 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Noosa – First Point over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to start. The first few days are pretty ordinary. Sunday the 12th is a washout with messy cross-onshore winds and weak, choppy surf. Monday and Tuesday the 13th and 14th are tiny, with clean conditions but hardly any push. The energy is just not there.
Things start to get interesting from Thursday the 16th. A solid SSE swell builds in, with offshore winds and clean conditions. The waves jump up to 6 ft on Thursday morning, and by the afternoon we’re seeing 8 ft. The combined energy climbs to 947 (moderate to strong), and the wind is offshore and clean. This is the first real standout. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but it’s clean and punchy. This is a good one for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Friday the 17th gets bigger, with 8 ft to 10 ft and strong offshore winds. The energy is well into the four digits (511 to 1185). This is expert territory when it’s over 8 ft, and with the wind howling at 25 mph, it’s going to be a battle. The surf quality is there, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
The standout of the whole forecast is Saturday the 18th. We’ve got a solid 12 ft SE swell with a 10 to 11 second period, and the combined energy rips up to 6233 (very strong). Offshore winds are blowing at 25 mph, so it’s clean but hard to paddle into. This is a big, powerful day for experts only. The swell direction is SE, which is close to the optimum ENE for First Point, so it’s going to wrap in nicely but might be a bit straighter. This is a proper session for the experienced crew.
Sunday the 19th is still sizeable at 10 ft dropping to 6 ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore and the energy is still high. It’s clean but the rain showers might put a damper on things.
By Monday the 20th, the swell settles to 7 ft, the wind is offshore again, and the energy is still strong at 924. This is another very good day, with cleaner, more manageable waves for a wider range of surfers.
After that, the swell fades through the rest of the week. Tuesday the 21st is still fun with 5 ft and offshore winds, but by Wednesday the 22nd we’re back to the 3 ft range. The last few days of the forecast are small and clean but not worth getting excited about.
Water temperature at First Point is 69°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year. Nothing unusual, just a touch on the chilly side.
So, the best on offer is without a doubt Saturday the 18th for the big, powerful, clean swell, and Thursday the 16th for a solid but more accessible option. If you’re a beginner, stick to Monday the 20th or Tuesday the 21st when it’s smaller and cleaner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
204 | 154 | 98 | 59 | 56 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 518 | 400 | 913 | 428 | 493 | 1176 | 1709 | 2132 | 3153 | 2970 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:41PM2.04m | 6:45AM1.39m | 7:32PM2.13m | 7:40AM1.42m | 8:20PM2.16m | 8:32AM1.44m | 9:07PM2.14m | 9:21AM1.46m | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.29m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:42PM0.22m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:34PM0.17m | 2:55AM0.33m | 2:24PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | SE 11 | SE 18 |
204 | 154 | 98 | 59 | 56 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 25 | 34 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 3 | — | 2444 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 10 | — | — | S 8 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | NE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | ESE 14 | — |
2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 636 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | S 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 44 | 518 | 400 | 913 | 428 | 493 | 1176 | 1709 | 2132 | 3153 | 2970 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 458 | 50 | 0 | 127 | 127 | 459 | 628 | 198 | 0 | 994 | 831 | 831 | 825 | 825 | 746 | 825 | 628 |
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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).
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.
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