
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 100 | 170 | 102 | 116 | 91 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 33 | 271 | 371 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.59m | 4:24AM1.17m | 5:43PM1.69m | 5:24AM1.19m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.85m | 10:34AM0.53m | 00:19AM0.78m | 11:23AM0.49m | 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 | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 5 | E 7 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 14 |
127 | 100 | 110 | 99 | 116 | 91 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 11 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 16 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 6 | E 7 | NE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — |
3 | 10 | 63 | 29 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 33 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NE 9 | — | SE 18 | SSE 15 | SE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | — | 13 | 93 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — | SSW 3 | ESE 2 | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
5 | 59 | 170 | 102 | 42 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 27 | 38 | 90 | 271 | 371 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 193 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 244 | 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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