Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for the Noosa region, but in feet and knots.

The first week is a slow grind. From the 6th of September through to the 13th, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore. The energy is low, in the double digits (62, 78, etc.), which is basically flat. You’ll see a few knee-high bumps with ENE wind, but nothing to write home about. Even when the wind goes light, the swell is tiny and messy.

The first real spike comes on the 10th of September. We’ve got a 8ft SSE swell hitting Thursday morning, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the wind is a fresh SSE cross-off. The combined energy is 433—moderate—but the quality is poor. It’s going to be a washing machine. Thursday afternoon, the swell pushes to 10ft (SE, 8 seconds), energy jumps to 1047. That’s strong wave energy, but it’s a messy, short-period swell. For a point break like Noosa First Point, this is going to be fat and junky. Not great.

Now, the real standout is Saturday, 19th of September. This is the one you want to circle. We’ve got offshore SSE wind at just 3 knots, glassy clean conditions, and a 7ft SE swell with a 12 second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 1234, which is very strong. That’s a big, powerful, long-period swell hitting the point. It’s going to be a Saturday morning session for the books. This is a long-period swell, and at a point break like First Point, it will handle that energy beautifully. The wave will be lined up, with plenty of push. It’s a bit over 7ft, so it’s getting into the expert zone. Beginners might struggle. Also, the break is “often” crowded, and with this quality, you can bet there will be a crew out. But for the capable surfer, this is the best on offer in the entire 16-day window.

The day before, on Friday 18th, the afternoon sees a 6ft SE swell with a 12 second period and 1012 energy, but the wind is a moderate SE cross-off. It’s not as clean as Saturday, but it’s a warm-up. The condition is “marginal” but still worth a look.

Sunday 20th looks fun too, with a glassy morning, 3ft SE swell, 11 second period, and 276 energy. It’s more of a relaxed, cruisy session after the big Saturday. That’s your recovery day.

The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is about 2°F cooler than normal for this time of year. That’s not a big deal, just a touch on the cool side for early spring. You’ll want a spring suit, not a full winter rig.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week, particularly Saturday 19th of September, is the real deal. Get your diary out. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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