Noosa - First Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noosa - First Point sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.5° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Direction
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3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
7
1.8
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
2.2
SE
8
3
SE
9
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
10
3.5
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10
2.5
ESE
9
3.5
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9
3.5
ESE
10
3.5
ESE
10
2.5
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10
2.4
ESE
10
2.1
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1229
569
263
284
509
573
1172
3040
2556
1996
1203
2157
2585
2200
1365
1023
763
601
459
390
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
30
S
30
SSW
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
35
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35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
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25
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:51PM2.06m
10:10AM1.46m
10:34PM1.94m
10:58AM1.44m
11:15PM1.79m
11:49AM1.43m
11:56PM1.63m
12:44PM1.41m
00:36AM1.48m
1:45PM1.42m
1:19AM1.35m
2:53PM1.45m
2:12AM1.25m
Low Tide
4:24AM0.29m
4:01PM0.26m
5:05AM0.32m
4:48PM0.38m
5:47AM0.36m
5:38PM0.52m
6:28AM0.42m
6:32PM0.67m
7:10AM0.47m
7:38PM0.80m
7:56AM0.52m
8:58PM0.88m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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