
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ll level with you – the next two weeks at Noosa’s First Point are a tough read. We’ve got a long, slow start with hardly a bump for the first week, and it’s not until the second week that things finally start to look worth the paddle.
Right now, Sunday the 26th kicks off with a tiny 2ft Easterly swell, period a short 7 seconds and weak energy at just 56. The cross-off wind is keeping the surface clean, but it’s small and ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 69°, pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The outlook stays bleak through the end of July. Monday and Tuesday offer nothing above 1ft, mostly with poor surf conditions. Wednesday the 29th bumps up a touch to 3ft, but it’s a short-period Easterly windswell, and the cross-shore wind has those little ripples on the face. Thursday and Friday see clean offshore winds, but the swell never gets going – Friday morning has 3ft from the East with a period of just 6 seconds and moderate energy (115), making for very ordinary waves.
The first weekend of August is more of the same – Saturday has a brief 3ft with offshore wind, but it’s weak. Sunday the 2nd brings a spike in energy (228) with 4ft ESE swell, but the period is still short and the cross-off wind holds it back. It’s a marginal call at best.
Here’s where we finally get something worth getting out of bed for. Monday the 3rd of August is the standout in this whole stretch. First Point (Noosa) gets a clean run of decent surf. Morning session sees 4ft from the SE at a solid 12-second period, with moderate offshore wind out of the South. The combined energy is strong at 418. The afternoon holds 3ft from the same direction, still with that 12-second period and a gentle breeze. This is proper long-period groundswell – good shape, decent power, and clean conditions make it the best bet.
Then, Tuesday the 4th morning is a glass-off dream. The wind drops to zero, flat calm, with 2ft ESE swell and a 12-second period (energy 216). It’s small but glassy – perfect for the longboard and a sunrise paddle. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a light cross-onshore, so go early.
The rest of the second week runs out of steam. Wednesday and Thursday offer surfable but ordinary conditions, and by the weekend the swell drops right off. Monday the 10th of August is a wild card – the morning brings 4ft ESE at 11 seconds with strong energy (324), but the cross-off wind keeps it marginal. The afternoon though… 7ft from the ESE with a 12-second period and a massive energy reading of 1216. That is a serious pulse of power. However, at this size it starts to get a bit much for beginners, and given it’s a beach/point setup, waves this size can be a handful. The wind remains cross-off, so it won’t be perfect, but for experienced surfers it’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the forecast. Worth keeping an eye on.
Overall, don’t waste your time this week. Point your car towards Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th – that’s where the quality sits. The following Monday is a wild card for the experienced crew. The rest of the time? Better to wax the board and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 7 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 11 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 23 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 36 | 50 | 51 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 178 | 79 | 86 | 410 | 53 | 20 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.78m | 6:15AM1.23m | 7:01PM1.85m | 6:59AM1.28m | 7:35PM1.91m | 7:39AM1.33m | 8:09PM1.94m | 8:17AM1.37m | 8:41PM1.94m | 8:53AM1.41m | 9:14PM1.91m | 9:29AM1.44m | 9:47PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:00AM0.70m | 12:08PM0.45m | 1:36AM0.61m | 12:49PM0.41m | 2:09AM0.53m | 1:27PM0.37m | 2:41AM0.46m | 2:04PM0.35m | 3:12AM0.42m | 2:41PM0.35m | 3:42AM0.39m | 3:19PM0.37m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 6 | ESE 12 | E 6 |
28 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 36 | 50 | 51 | 39 | 31 | 32 | 19 | 79 | 86 | 11 | 53 | 15 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 8 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
24 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 10 | 34 | 20 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | NE 7 | — | ESE 12 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 17 | — | 1 | 4 | 21 | 8 | — | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | S 3 | — | E 6 | SSW 2 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 2 | S 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
— | 23 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | 106 | 178 | 103 | 70 | 410 | 100 | 147 | 65 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 |
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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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