Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the surf on offer for Noosa - First Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s not looking like a classic run. We’ve got a bit of swell hanging around, but the wind is going to be the main player for most of it, and not in a good way. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which feels a touch colder than normal for this time of year, about a degree and a half off.
We’re starting this forecast with some energy in the water, but the conditions are messy. Monday the 17th sees a 7ft ESE swell with a short, lumpy 7-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 494, but with a fresh 19 mph SE wind blowing cross-off, it’s not going to be pretty. The following days, Tuesday and Wednesday, are in the same boat – waist to head-high swell (around 6ft to 7ft) from the ESE, but that persistent cross-off wind keeps things choppy and unappealing.
Now, Thursday the 20th is where we get a little window. The swell drops to a cleaner 4ft from the SE, with the period stretching out to 9 seconds. The wind swings to a moderate 12 mph offshore from the SSE, which will clean things right up. The combined energy is moderate at 258, and it’s labelled as “good surf conditions”. This is the best we’re going to see in this run. For a point break like Noosa, that offshore wind and a bit of SE swell will line up nicely, especially on the low tide. Keep in mind, this spot can get a crowd, and being “often” busy, you’ll want to be early.
After that little highlight, Friday the 21st drops off. Swell backs down to 4ft from the east, with a light 6 mph wind but it’s cross-shore, making for average waves.
We get another small window on Saturday the 22nd morning. A tiny 4ft east swell, but with a 3 mph northerly wind going glassy. It’s not going to be epic, but for a beginner-friendly wave, it’ll be fun and clean for a paddle. The energy is weak at 148. Sunday the 23rd morning is similar with a glassy 4ft ENE swell.
From Monday the 24th right through to the end of the forecast, the surf really goes to sleep. The swell drops to under 3ft, and the energy readings are weak (down to 40-100). There are a few mornings with offshore-ish winds around the 26th and 28th, but the swell is just too small (2ft to 3ft) to get excited about. We’re looking at over a week of pretty flat, small, and essentially unsurfable conditions from late August into the start of September.
Overall, your only real standouts are the Thursday the 20th with that clean offshore wind, and maybe a glassy paddle on Saturday the 22nd morning. The rest of the run is a bust, I’m afraid.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 490 | 428 | 469 | 408 | 419 | 559 | 437 | 224 | 273 | 182 | 202 | 238 | 193 | 160 | 130 | 130 | 173 | 186 | 187 | 181 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.52m | 11:09PM1.49m | 11:58AM1.47m | 11:42PM1.35m | 12:54PM1.43m | 00:19AM1.22m | 2:04PM1.42m | 1:12AM1.12m | 3:22PM1.45m | 2:41AM1.06m | 4:27PM1.52m | 4:14AM1.07m | 5:17PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:29AM0.39m | 5:56PM0.68m | 6:06AM0.47m | 6:58PM0.82m | 6:49AM0.55m | 8:30PM0.90m | 7:45AM0.61m | 10:13PM0.90m | 8:57AM0.63m | 11:20PM0.82m | 10:07AM0.62m | 00:03AM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 9 | E 14 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 41 | 4 | — | 393 | 78 | 81 | 273 | 182 | 202 | 238 | 193 | 160 | 130 | 130 | 173 | 186 | 187 | 181 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | — | — | ESE 13 | — | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | SSE 8 | NE 10 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 35 | — | 105 | 102 | 72 | 76 | — | — | 26 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | E 8 | S 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 490 | 428 | 469 | 408 | 419 | 559 | 437 | 224 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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