
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 3,893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - First Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Things are looking pretty heavy at Noosa – First Point for a few days, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The ocean’s got some serious energy, but it’s not gonna be a walk in the park.
Right now, starting Sunday the 19th of July, we’ve got a solid pulse of swell rolling in, but it’s coming with a lot of wind. The water’s sitting at about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. That first swell is a big one – around 13ft from the SE – but with a screaming 28 mph SSE wind, it’s going to be a battle. The combined energy is massive at 3822, so there’s plenty of power, but it’s a beast for experts only. The wind is blowing offshore, so the face will be clean, but paddling into that is going to be a real mission. Monday the 20th is more of the same: 13ft and 12ft swell, still strong wind, and the energy is still in the thousands. It’s gnarly out there.
The standout for me? You’ve gotta wait until Wednesday morning the 22nd of July. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the E, with a light 6 mph cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is down to 532, which is still solid, and the period is a nice 9 seconds. It’s not the biggest, but it’s going to be much cleaner and more makeable. That’s the best window for a decent session without getting pounded.
Then Thursday morning the 23rd is a real gem. The wind goes completely glassy – 0 mph – and the swell is a clean 4ft from the E. The energy is low at 207, but those conditions are about as pure as it gets. If you want a cruisy, clean wave, that’s the moment. After that, the swell starts to fade and the quality drops off.
By Friday the 24th and into the next week, it gets small and inconsistent. The energy drops into the double digits, and we’re looking at 1.0ft to 2ft waves for days. There’s a long stretch from around the 24th of July right through to the end of the month where it’s really marginal. The wind flips around a bit, but the swell just isn’t there. Even the glassy mornings on the 31st of July and 3rd of August are only showing tiny 2ft or 0.3ft waves. The period gets long on the 3rd of August – 13 seconds – but with only 0.3ft, it’s barely a ripple.
So, the call is: get out there Wednesday and Thursday of the coming week. After that, it’s a long, flat spell. For a beginner, anything over 5ft is too much, and we’ve got plenty of that early on, so stick to the smaller windows. The 23rd of July morning is the absolute best for a clean, glassy, easy-going session.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3822 | 3893 | 3528 | 2386 | 1893 | 1205 | 860 | 694 | 528 | 398 | 292 | 201 | 161 | 152 | 108 | 382 | 149 | 111 | 106 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.45m | 2:12AM1.25m | 3:58PM1.51m | 3:16AM1.19m | 4:56PM1.59m | 4:24AM1.17m | 5:43PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | 8:58PM0.88m | 8:47AM0.54m | 10:21PM0.89m | 9:41AM0.55m | 11:28PM0.85m | 10:34AM0.53m | 00:19AM0.78m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 9 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 136 | 432 | 528 | 398 | 292 | 201 | 161 | 152 | 108 | 13 | 99 | 111 | 106 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | E 13 | S 10 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | SE 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 9 | — | E 11 | — | NE 8 | SE 13 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 16 | 7 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — |
3822 | 3893 | 3528 | 2386 | 1893 | 1205 | 860 | 694 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | 112 | 382 | 149 | 65 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 738 | 472 | 340 | 256 | 203 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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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