Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here.

Alright, let's have a look at what's on the table for us over the next couple of weeks. The good news is that there are waves on the horizon, but the first week is a bit of a slow burn. We've got a couple of standouts in the second week that will make the wait worthwhile.

We kick off with a bit of a tease on Friday, the 24th of July. Noosa's First Point is showing 3ft of easterly swell at 8 seconds, but it's a bit of a dog's breakfast. The wind is a moderate offshore from the south, but the energy is weak (133). It's surfable, but nothing to get excited about. Saturday, the 25th, is a better bet. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the east, still at 8 seconds, and the wind stays clean from the south. The energy is moderate (277), and the conditions are looking good. It's a solid beginner-friendly option with a fun, long right-hander.

Sunday morning, the 26th, is a real beauty. The swell drops to 2ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy – absolute perfection for a longboard or a log. It's weak (66), but that clean, glassy surface is a treat. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won't need a steamer unless you're a real cold-water chook.

The next several days, from Monday the 27th through to Thursday the 30th, are a bit of a write-off. The swell is small and inconsistent, with weak energy. There's a window on Thursday morning with 3ft from the east-northeast and moderate offshore wind (106), but it's still ordinary. Friday the 31st sees a bit more size at 3ft, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore, which is howling for this spot. The energy is building (126-130), but it's not going to be pretty.

Now, the real action starts to brew on the 2nd of August. There's a big jump in energy on Sunday morning with 7ft from the east at 8 seconds, but it's messy with rain showers and a moderate cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (524), but it's marginal. Monday the 3rd of August is where it gets interesting. The morning session has 5ft from the east-northeast, a moderate offshore wind, and strong energy (454). This is a good, solid option for the experienced crew.

But the standout, the one you circle on the calendar, is Friday the 7th of August. First Point is firing with 7ft from the east-northeast, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is very strong (785). This is the pick of the bunch for the whole forecast. The waves will be clean and have some real punch. It's going to be a good day.

Then, on Saturday the 8th of August, the swell peaks at 8ft from the east with a long 11-second period. That's a lot of water moving. The energy is massive (1845), and conditions are clean. This is expert-only territory, big and powerful, and it's going to unload on the points. One for the brave.

So, to sum it up: the first week is for small-wave cruising and patience. The real meat is on the 7th of August, with the 8th offering a serious challenge for the experts. Get out there.

Rusty.

Read more