Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NNE 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 (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.
First thing’s first – it’s gonna be a slow start. We’re looking at a pretty flat and messy few days ahead. The water’s still hanging around the 68° mark, which is running about 2° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want the hood or a good thick wetsuit for the first session.
From Wednesday morning (Sep 2) through to the following Tuesday (Sep 8), it’s basically a write-off. The swell is tiny – we’re talking 1ft to 2ft on the best of it – and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or straight on, from the NNW and NNE. There’s just no energy in the water, with the combined swell energy limping along between 34 and 79. It’s making for some poor, weak surf. If you’re itching for a paddle, Thursday (Sep 3) morning might be the least worst, but honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for.
Now, we do get a couple of better days mid-week. On Wednesday morning (Sep 9), the wind drops out completely – we’re talking glassy conditions at First Point (Noosa). The swell is still small at 1ft from the E, but with the clean, glassy water, it’ll be a fun little longboard wave. The energy is still weak at 49, but it’s the first real sign of life. The morning is the call there, as the afternoon brings a bit of a cross-shore breeze.
The real standouts are a bit further out, though.
The surf really starts to crank into the second week. We’ve got a solid run from Friday (Sep 11) through to Sunday (Sep 13) that looks like the pick of the entire period. On Friday (Sep 11) morning, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SE, and the energy is suddenly kicking – 407. The SE wind is cross-offshore, which is gonna keep it clean at the point. The afternoon pushes it to 8ft, and the energy rockets up to 760. This is when it gets serious. This is not beginner water, this is proper point surf.
But the absolute best conditions land on Saturday morning (Sep 12). The swell is a solid 8ft, coming from the ESE, with light E/SE winds and that clean, cross-offshore flow. The wave energy is up there at 679, and everything’s lining up. This is the day to clear your schedule. The point will be handling it well, with long, strong walls. It’s going to be a proper session.
Sunday morning (Sep 13) is still very good – 7ft from the E with light winds – but the energy dips a touch to 555, and the afternoon looks like it’ll get a bit messier as the wind shifts onshore. Still, the morning is a solid call.
After that, we’re on the downslope. The swell drops back through Monday (Sep 14) and Tuesday (Sep 15), and the winds turn more northerly and onshore, chopping things up pretty good.
So, to sum up the period: the first eight days are a total bust. Then we get a glassy little morsel on Sep 9 for the patient crew. But the true standout is the window from the morning of Sep 11 through to Sunday morning Sep 13, with Saturday morning Sep 12 being your best bet for quality, powerful surf at First Point. Just remember, it gets real – that’s expert territory at 8ft, so leave the foam boards at home. It’s a promising end to the week, but as always, we’ll see how it shapes up.
This is Rusty, signing off. Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 |
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45 | 45 | 42 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 59 | 32 | 31 | 42 | 33 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 28 | 16 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | 4:24PM1.75m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:25PM1.86m | 5:44AM1.34m | 6:15PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | 9:18AM0.48m | 11:12PM0.55m | 10:35AM0.40m | 00:03AM0.42m | 11:36AM0.29m | 00:45AM0.31m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 |
16 | 45 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 17 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 28 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | NE 9 | S 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 5 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 |
45 | 2 | 42 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SE 11 | NE 8 | SE 10 | NE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 3 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | — | NE 8 | E 9 | SE 13 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | N 5 | NNE 4 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 5 |
— | 15 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 34 | — | 14 | 26 | 15 | 59 | 9 | 31 | 42 | 7 | 46 | 19 | — | — | 37 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 219 | 2 | 2 | 127 | 9 | 28 | 127 | 2 | 28 | 127 | 21 | 2 | 127 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 203 | 9 |
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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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