Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - First Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, we're looking at a pretty drawn-out run of small, average waves. Nothing to get too excited about in the immediate future, but there's a bit of a pulse brewing for the very end of the month and into early September. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than we'd expect for this time of year, so you might want a thin spring suit for the early sessions.
The first real chance to get a surf in is Friday morning, the 21st of August. Noosa's First Point is the only spot on the cards. We've got a small 4ft east swell with a short period of 8 seconds, so the energy is fairly weak (180). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ESE, which should keep the surface clean. It's surfable, but honestly, it's pretty ordinary. The swell is small and the period is short, so it'll be a grovel. The rest of Friday and through the weekend and into next week is a real grind. The swell stays under 4ft, with periods mostly around 7-8 seconds and the combined energy is weak, often below 170. There are a few windows of clean conditions, like Saturday morning with glassy conditions, but the lack of oomph makes it a tough paddle for not much reward.
We finally get a proper standout towards the end of the forecast period. The surf really starts to pick up on Monday, the 31st of August. The morning session at First Point is looking much better. A solid 6ft east swell (317 energy) with a light cross-offshore wind from the SW. That's a clean, decent-sized wave. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit sectiony and fat, but the size will make up for it. This is a good option for the better surfers, as 6ft is getting a bit too much for beginners.
The standout of the entire forecast, without a doubt, is Tuesday, the 1st of September. The swell holds at 6ft to 6ft from the east, but the energy jumps up to a strong 416. The real kicker is the wind: Tuesday morning we have a solid cross-offshore breeze from the SW, and then Tuesday afternoon the wind drops to a light SE breeze, also cross-off. The conditions are clean, the swell is solid, and the energy is there. This is the best window of the whole 16 days. The size is in the expert zone, so it's not for the faint of heart.
Wednesday, the 2nd of September, also looks good with a 5ft east swell and a moderate offshore wind from the SSE. That's a clean, powerful wave. The energy is still strong (406). After that, the surf slowly drops back down through the first week of September, with cleaner conditions but smaller, weaker swell.
Keep in mind, First Point is a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded. With the standout days at the end of the month, expect the line-up to have plenty of people. The long-range forecast for the 31st of August and the 1st of September looks promising, but it's a week and a half out, so take it with a grain of salt. For now, if you're keen, you'll find something to ride, but the real magic is waiting for the end of the month.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 |
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160 | 131 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 114 | 159 | 99 | 89 | 55 | 78 | 112 | 151 | 165 | 153 | 121 | 124 | 94 | 159 | 133 | 123 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:22PM1.45m | 2:41AM1.06m | 4:27PM1.52m | 4:14AM1.07m | 5:17PM1.61m | 5:17AM1.14m | 5:57PM1.71m | 6:03AM1.23m | 6:31PM1.79m | 6:42AM1.32m | 7:04PM1.85m | 7:17AM1.41m | 7:36PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.90m | 8:57AM0.63m | 11:20PM0.82m | 10:07AM0.62m | 00:03AM0.73m | 11:02AM0.56m | 00:35AM0.62m | 11:48AM0.49m | 1:05AM0.53m | 12:29PM0.42m | 1:33AM0.44m | 1:07PM0.36m | 2:01AM0.36m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
160 | 131 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 114 | 159 | 99 | 89 | 55 | 78 | 112 | 151 | 165 | 153 | 121 | 124 | 94 | 159 | 97 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | E 8 |
20 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 45 | — | 114 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | — | E 15 | S 10 | S 10 | E 13 | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SSE 3 | ESE 8 | SE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 133 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Noosa - First Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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