Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for Noosa’s First Point, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
We start off on Sunday, the 30th of August, with nothing happening. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that chill. The whole first week is a write-off. From Sunday through to the following Saturday, the 5th of September, it’s just a parade of tiny, weak swells with poor wind. The combined energy is mostly in the pits – under 100 (think 39 to 80 range) – and the swell heights are barely a ripple, mostly 1 ft to 3 ft with short, weak periods. The wind is rubbish, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so the surface is going to be a mess. It’s not worth paddling out for any of this.
There’s a slight glimmer on Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a light offshore breeze from the SSE, and while the swell is still small at 2 ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds, the combined energy is only 76. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. It’s the only decent-looking window in the first week and a half. The afternoon reverts to choppy onshore junk.
The second week finally shows a pulse of energy. Thursday the 10th of September morning has some promise. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the ENE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 155 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the E, keeping it clean. It’s still not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The morning offers a window for a surf, but the afternoon gets a stronger SE wind. The next day, Friday the 11th, has a spike in the afternoon with a 6 ft SSE swell and a period of 7 seconds, giving a combined energy of 379 (strong). That’s a solid bump, but it’s from the SSE, which is off the optimum ENE direction for this point. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the quality might be a bit lumpy for a point break. It’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not a classic Noosa day.
Overall, there’s no real standout session here. The best bet is probably the morning of Thursday the 10th for a clean, small wave on the points, or maybe the Friday afternoon for a bigger, messier wave. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting. For a place that’s fairly consistent, this is a pretty poor run. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, I’d be finding other things to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 7 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 |
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135 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 30 | 37 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 56 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:39AM1.65m | 9:50PM1.69m | 10:23AM1.66m | 10:28PM1.56m | 11:13AM1.64m | 11:13PM1.41m | 12:15PM1.61m | 00:10AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.60m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:07PM1.65m | 3:22AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31AM0.27m | 3:42PM0.37m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:28PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.33m | 5:24PM0.58m | 5:28AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.70m | 6:27AM0.46m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:46AM0.51m | 10:03PM0.68m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
37 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 29 | 42 | 22 | 24 | 45 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 32 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 12 | E 11 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 11 | S 10 |
10 | 10 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 47 | 44 | 45 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 11 | E 12 | NE 12 | E 10 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | — | NE 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 |
135 | 93 | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 4 | 31 | 4 | — | 23 | 31 | 29 | 56 | 57 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 17 | 203 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 458 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 50 | 242 | 407 | 50 |
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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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