Noosa - First Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noosa - First Point sea temperature is
20.1° C
1.0° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - First Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 28th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty slow start for the Noosa First Point area. The first few days are offering up tiny, weak waves with very ordinary conditions. The mornings on Tuesday the 28th of July and Wednesday the 29th are clean, but we're talking about ankle-snappers of 1.3ft to 1.6ft with barely any energy behind them. It's not really worth paddling out for. We've got a few days of this small stuff, with a bit of a bump in size on Friday the 31st, but the swell period is short and the energy is still mixed.

The real standout window looks to be Monday the 3rd of August. We've got a solid 4.9ft swell from the east, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 379. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSE, keeping things glassy and clean. This is the best on offer across the whole forecast. It's a beginner-friendly size, but with enough push to have some fun. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

Then we get a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 4th sees similar size but with a bit more wind and some rain showers, making it a bit less appealing. By Wednesday the 5th, the swell drops right off, and we get a blast of fresh offshore wind, which is actually a bit too strong for clean surfing. The following week shows a few more pulses of energy, but consistency is lacking. The morning of Sunday the 9th of August looks promising again, with a 3.6ft SSE swell and a moderate offshore wind, giving us a clean 8-second wave with an energy of 202. It's a good solid option, but not quite the standout of the 3rd.

The very end of the forecast, around Wednesday the 12th of August, shows a big spike in energy (413) with a 3.9ft swell from the east at a decent 10-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are described as poor, which is a shame. That energy could be special if the wind plays ball.

So, for the best bet, I'd be looking at the 3rd of August for the cleanest, most fun waves. The 9th is a solid backup. The first week is a lot of waiting for something worth getting wet for.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
1
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1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
12
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NE
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.8
E
7
1
E
7
1.5
ESE
6
1.7
SE
6
0.9
E
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
40
39
17
9
38
32
41
33
59
94
170
230
74
150
218
149
181
247
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
S
10
ESE
5
NW
5
WSW
10
E
10
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:59AM1.28m
7:35PM1.91m
7:39AM1.33m
8:09PM1.94m
8:17AM1.37m
8:41PM1.94m
8:53AM1.41m
9:14PM1.91m
9:29AM1.44m
9:47PM1.86m
10:08AM1.46m
10:21PM1.77m
Low Tide
1:36AM0.61m
12:49PM0.41m
2:09AM0.53m
1:27PM0.37m
2:41AM0.46m
2:04PM0.35m
3:12AM0.42m
2:41PM0.35m
3:42AM0.39m
3:19PM0.37m
4:14AM0.38m
3:58PM0.42m
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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6:28
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6:28
6:26
6:26
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5:17
5:19
5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
 mm
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1
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2
1
Temp °C
17
18
18
18
21
20
18
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18
Feels °C
16
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15
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13
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14
15
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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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