Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I won't sugar-coat it — the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a real slow start, but there's some solid potential if you're patient and pick the right moments. The standout window is shaping up nicely, so let's get into it.

The water temp at Noosa – First Point is sitting at 69°, which is just about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday morning the 24th is offering up some small 3ft waves from the east, but the energy is weak (133) and the period is a short 8 seconds. It's surfable, but nothing to get excited about. Saturday the 25th morning sees a slight bump in energy (243), with 4ft from the SSE and a 7-second period, and the offshore southerly wind will keep it clean. It's a step up, but still not a standout.

Sunday the 26th is tiny, with 2ft and 2ft waves, and the energy drops right off. Then we hit a real flat spell from Monday the 27th through to Thursday the 30th morning, with waves barely breaking 2ft. It's a gap of a few days with nothing worthwhile.

Now, Thursday the 30th afternoon throws a bit of a curveball. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is a strong cross-off at 16 mph. The energy is moderate (316), but the conditions are poor. Friday the 31st is similar, with 6ft and 5ft from the ESE, but that rain and fresh offshore wind at 19 mph makes it a rough, choppy session. Not ideal.

Saturday the 1st of August morning is the first real glimmer of hope. You've got 5ft from the ESE, a 7-second period, and a solid offshore SSE breeze at 16 mph. The energy is moderate (239) and the conditions are clean. This is a decent session, but the real highlight is still a few days off.

The absolute standout is Wednesday the 5th of August morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is 5ft from the SE, with an 8-second period, and the offshore southerly wind at 12 mph will have it glassy. The combined energy is a strong 514, which is the biggest we've seen. This is good, clean, pumping surf at First Point. The crowd factor is "often" here, so expect company, but for this quality, it's worth it. The swell direction from the SE is a good match for the break's optimum ENE, so it'll wrap in nicely.

After that, Thursday the 6th of August morning is still solid with 6ft from the SE, a 7-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Good energy (287) and clean conditions. Saturday the 8th of August also looks fun, with 5ft and 5ft from the SE, light winds, and clean conditions both morning and afternoon.

Overall, the first week is a slow burn. If you're keen, Saturday the 1st of August morning is your best early option, but the true gem is Wednesday the 5th of August morning. After that, there's consistent but smaller surf to ride out the forecast period.

Rusty.

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