Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Noosa’s First Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, but there’s some real meat in the middle if you’re keen.

We’ve got surf kicking off from Thursday the 16th, but it’s a bit of a handful. That first swell is 10 ft from the SSE, with a short 8-second period. That’s a lot of water moving around, and the combined energy is 1240 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a strong 25 mph offshore from the SSE, so the surface will be clean, but paddling into those short, peaky waves will be a workout. Water temp is 69°, pretty average for this time of year – nothing unusual.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are a bit messy. The swell drops a little, but we’ve got risk of thunderstorms and fresh offshore winds. Waves are there, but quality is just okay. For a point like First Point, these short-period SE pulses with 15-22 mph winds aren’t playing to its strengths.

Now, the standout run starts Sunday the 19th and goes through to Wednesday the 22nd. We’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the SE and ESE, with periods hitting 10 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 2556 (strong wave energy) on Sunday morning. The catch? The wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore, so it’s clean but raw. This is over 8 ft, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The longer period (10 seconds) will bring better shaped waves and longer lulls, which helps the paddle, and on a point, it should link up nicely.

Thursday the 23rd is a nice reset. Swell drops to 5 ft with a light offshore southerly breeze at 3 mph – glassy conditions, mate. That’s a great window for a beginner or intermediate session if you pick your tides. The wave energy is 338 (moderate), but clean 5 ft waves on First Point with zero wind is a gift.

From Friday the 24th right through to Wednesday the 30th, it’s flat or tiny. There’s a big gap of about six days where you’re looking at knee-high mush or less. Surfable maybe on the 25th with 4 ft and a light breeze, but nothing to get excited about.

Finally, on Thursday the 30th, we get a little pulse – 5 ft from the SE with a short 6-second period and a light offshore. The combined energy is 216 (weak). It’s surfable but ordinary. That pattern carries through to the 31st with small waves and light winds.

Best bet? Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st is the standout window. Big groundswell, clean enough cross-off winds, and that long period will make First Point peel nicely. It’s a fair way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but if it holds, that’s the one to aim for. Expect crowds – it’s Noosa, and it’s “often” busy, so get there early.

Rusty.

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