Noosa - First Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noosa - First Point sea temperature is
19.8° C
1.3° 

Noosa - First Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Noosa’s First Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait for anything worth paddling out for. The surf is pretty weak and wonky to start, with a short period easterly swell mixing in with cross-shore winds keeping things messy. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is about 2° cooler than usual for this time of year – you’ll definitely notice that chill on a longer session.

Thursday the 20th is a write-off – 6ft of east swell but with a short 8-second period and a cross breeze putting chop on it. Combined energy is moderate at 574, but it’s not coming together.

Finally, Friday morning the 21st shapes up as the first real standout. First Point is glassing off early with light ESE cross-off breeze, clean lines, and 4ft of east swell at 8 seconds. Wave energy is moderate (227). It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun for all levels – beginners will love it. Crowds are often a factor here, so get in early for a solo session.

Saturday morning the 22nd looks glassy with a southerly breeze and 3ft east swell, but the period drops to 7 seconds and the energy is low (118). Rideable but nothing to write home about.

Sunday morning the 23rd is similar – 3ft from the ENE, 8-second period, light SE cross-off, clean but ordinary. Energy is 132.

The middle of next week stays small and clean but weak, with waist-high waves and light winds. Nothing special.

Then we get a spike Thursday the 27th. A solid 6ft south-southeast swell rolls in early morning with a clean southerly offshore breeze. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the energy jumps to 387 – that’s a moderate punch. It’s the biggest wave of the outlook, and with offshore wind, First Point will hold some nice, rippable lines. This is the pick for the week for experienced surfers – beginners might find it a bit much at over 5ft. Crowds will be likely, as usual.

Friday the 28th drops off to 4ft with clean cross-off breeze, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a bit soft. Energy drops to 201. Still a decent morning session.

After that, the forecast goes quiet again. Late August into early September sees mostly small, weak swells with onshore winds and rain showers. There’s a long gap from around the 29th through to the end of the outlook with very little on offer – waves under 2ft, poor conditions, and shifting winds. Not worth the drive.

In short: your best bets are Friday the 21st for clean small waves, and Thursday the 27th for bigger, punchier surf with offshore wind. The rest is mostly flat or messy.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
174
187
130
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106
112
151
127
102
71
57
63
86
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112
131
72
54
45
Wind (km/h)
15
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10
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NE
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SSE
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High Tide
1:12AM1.12m
3:22PM1.45m
2:41AM1.06m
4:27PM1.52m
4:14AM1.07m
5:17PM1.61m
5:17AM1.14m
5:57PM1.71m
6:03AM1.23m
6:31PM1.79m
6:42AM1.32m
7:04PM1.85m
Low Tide
8:30PM0.90m
7:45AM0.61m
10:13PM0.90m
8:57AM0.63m
11:20PM0.82m
10:07AM0.62m
00:03AM0.73m
11:02AM0.56m
00:35AM0.62m
11:48AM0.49m
1:05AM0.53m
12:29PM0.42m
1:33AM0.44m
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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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