Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Noosa – First Point. The forecast period starts now and runs for 16 days, but there’s a bit of a slow start before things get interesting.

We kick off on Tuesday, 7th July with a solid 7 ft SE swell rolling in at 10 seconds. That’s a fair bit of energy – the combined energy reading is 1026 – so it ain’t tiny. The wind’s blowing from the south at 16 mph, offshore, keeping it clean. But listen, 7 ft on a point break like this will push it into expert territory for the best of it. The water temp’s sitting about average for the time of year, nothing wild there. Tuesday afternoon the swell nudges up to 7 ft but the period drops to a short 7 seconds, and the wind picks up to 19 mph. That combination makes for messy, bumpy conditions – a kite surfer might have a better time than a paddle surfer then.

Wednesday morning, 8th July, brings a cleaner outlook with 5 ft swell and a nice 12-second period, wind still offshore from the SSE at 16 mph. The energy’s still high (1017) and it’s clean, but that 5 ft with a long period will have some nice lines wrapping around the point. Still a solid session for experienced surfers. Wednesday afternoon sees the swell jump to 8 ft with that same 12-second period, and the combined energy hits 1590 – serious power. At 8 ft, that’s expert-only territory, especially if you’re not used to the paddle-out. The wind stays fresh offshore though, so the wave faces will be smooth.

Thursday morning, 9th July, is another standout. 8 ft SE swell at 11 seconds, offshore wind from the south at 12 mph, and the energy is cranked up to 2164. That’s a proper groundswell, and for a point break like Noosa, it’s going to peel beautifully. This is the best on offer for the week – big, clean, powerful waves for experienced surfers. Crowds are often here, so expect company on the peak.

Friday the 10th still has some grunt – 6 ft at 10 seconds in the morning, with a moderate offshore – but the energy drops a notch to 1227. After that, the swell fades steadily. Saturday and Sunday are small – around 3 ft to 4 ft, with cross-shore winds and light breezes. Monday the 13th drops further to 2 ft, but the afternoon turns glassy with almost no wind – pretty ordinary conditions, but you could catch a tiny clean wave if you’re keen.

From Tuesday 14th July through to around Saturday 18th, it’s a real dry spell. Swell heights drop below 2 ft for days, with combined energy falling to single digits and weak readings. That’s a gap of nearly a week with nothing worth paddling out for.

Then on Sunday 19th July, a small pulse of 4 ft ENE swell arrives, but the period is short – 7 seconds – and the energy is only 195. Glassy conditions in the morning could make it rideable for a learner, but it’s nothing to write home about. Into the following week, 20th and 21st July, the swell stays under 3 ft, with energy readings under 300. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday 22nd July morning – 3 ft SE swell with a long 12-second period, glassy conditions, and energy of 315. That’s a promising little window for a clean, mellow session, but it’s a long-range call so not set in stone.

Overall, the true standout is Thursday 9th July morning – that’s the session to circle. Big, clean, powerful groundswell with offshore wind. After that, it’s a slow fade into small, quiet surf for well over a week.

Rusty.

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