Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the Noosa - First Point (Noosa) region over the next couple of weeks. The good news is there’s surf in the water and a few windows of clean conditions to keep an eye on. The bad news? The wind’s going to be the main character for a lot of this run, so we’ll have to pick our moments.

We kick off Thursday, 23rd July with a solid start. That ENE swell around 4ft is hitting the point nicely, and with the cross-off SSW breeze at 5 km/h keeping things clean, it’s looking like a classic Noosa morning. The combined energy is solid (245), and the water temp is about average for this time of year, so grab a spring suit and enjoy the ride. These are the kinds of days where you paddle out and feel like you’re the only one who knows the secret. Crowds can be a thing here though – it’s popular for a reason.

Thursday afternoon still holds with 4ft from the east and a 10 km/h ESE cross-off – clean, but the wind picks up a little. Still good for a late arvo session.

Friday, 24th July is a step down. The swell drops to 3ft in the morning, and while that S wind at 20 km/h is offshore, it’s a moderate breeze making it a bit bumpy. The energy dips to 130, so it's small and a bit ordinary. Friday afternoon is even smaller at 2ft with a 30 km/h cross-off; the wind is up, the waves are down – better take a walk on the beach than paddle out on this one.

Saturday, 25th July looks better on paper. The morning serves up 5ft from the ESE with a clean offshore south wind at 20 km/h. The energy bumps to 315, and the sets should be punchy. The period is short though at 7 seconds, so it’s more of a wind swell, but on the point, it’ll still offer up some fun, zippy lines. It’s the standout for the first few days. Afternoon stays decent with 4ft and a lighter cross-off.

Sunday, 26th July sees a drop in size – 3ft in the morning with a 10 km/h offshore. Surfable but ordinary. The energy is weak at 96, so you’ll be waiting for the sets.

From Monday, 27th July through to Thursday, 30th July, it’s pretty lean. Swell hovers between 1ft and 2ft, with low energy numbers (47 to 59). There’s the odd offshore, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. Then Thursday afternoon the size jumps to 6ft but with a 35 km/h cross-off wind – rough conditions. This is more of a wind warning than a surf session.

By Friday, 31st July there’s a pulse of new energy. The morning shows 7ft from the SSE with a fresh offshore south wind at 30 km/h. The combined energy is 917, which means there’s real power. But the period is only 8 seconds, and that size is starting to get solid – this is for experienced surfers only. The conditions are marginal.

Saturday, 1st August drops back to 6ft but the cross-off wind at 25 km/h and short period (7s) make it tough. It’s messy.

Now, here’s where the forecast gets interesting. Sunday, 2nd August – mark this one. We’ve got 7ft from the southeast with a nice long 12-second period, and the combined energy hits 1837. That’s real groundswell energy. The wind is cross-off at 25 km/h, which is not ideal but the raw power and long lines on the point should make for some serious walls. This is the standout for the whole run: clean, powerful, long-period southeast swell. Keep in mind, longer period swells at a point break like this can mean more defined sets and better shape. One to circle on the calendar.

Monday, 3rd August and Tuesday, 4th August offer smaller but clean windows. Tuesday morning in particular looks good – 3ft from the SE with a gentle offshore SSE breeze at 15 km/h, energy at 214. Glassy enough for a fun morning session.

Wednesday, 5th August through Friday, 7th August is a mixed bag. The swell stays small, and the winds are either light or strong. By Friday, the swell pushes up to 10ft from the ESE with a 35 km/h cross-off. That’s big, that's messy, and it’s only for the brave (or fools). Short period too at 8 seconds, so it’ll be lumpy.

All up, the best call is Saturday morning, 25th July for a clean, punchy windswell, and Sunday morning, 2nd August for that proper long-period groundswell. If you’ve got the experience, the 2nd is the one to chase. Crowds are a reality at First Point, but with the right timing you can still find your own little peak.

Stay keen, keep your eyes on the ocean.
Rusty

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