Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - First Point surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 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 Noosa's First Point over the next couple of weeks.
Alright mate, the pattern shaping up is a bit of a slow burner. We've got a pulse of energy coming through from Wednesday the 19th, but conditions are a little average with a cross-off breeze and moderate wave energy (514). The water's sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you'll want a decent steamer for that dawn patrol.
The best of the early action looks to be Thursday the 20th. The swell holds around 5ft to 6ft from the E, with a gentle cross-off breeze keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (377 and 308), and it's the most consistent period we've got. It's not massive, but for a beginner-friendly point break, it's a solid call. Keep in mind, First Point gets crowded often, so get in early.
After that, things drop right off. From Friday the 21st all the way through to the end of the month, we're looking at a long run of very small, ordinary surf – heights dropping under 3ft, weak energy (most days under 100), and not much to write home about. There are a few glassy moments, like Saturday morning the 22nd with a glassy 4ft, but it's still small.
There is a little flicker of hope on Sunday the 30th of August. A new SE swell bumps up to 5ft in the morning with a moderate cross-off wind, and by the afternoon it's a cleaner 4ft with a gentle breeze. The energy climbs back into the moderate range (301 and 277). It's not a standout, but it's the best we've seen in a week. Monday the 31st has a clean, offshore 5ft but with a short period of just 6 seconds, so the waves will be a bit lumpy and won't have much push.
Looking into early September, the first week is mostly small and unappealing. A bit of a pulse on Thursday the 3rd of September with 5ft from the ESE, but with a short period (6 seconds) and a moderate breeze, the quality is likely to be poor.
So, the standout window is really that Thursday, 20th of August. It's the best combo of size, clean conditions, and consistency we've got. The long-range Sunday the 30th is worth a look, but it's less certain. For now, get on it this Thursday if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 11 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
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462 | 245 | 329 | 300 | 179 | 187 | 155 | 131 | 134 | 168 | 155 | 163 | 123 | 101 | 153 | 153 | 157 | 134 | 112 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:19AM1.22m | 2:04PM1.42m | 1:12AM1.12m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.82m | 6:49AM0.55m | 8:30PM0.90m | 7:45AM0.61m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 |
111 | 245 | 143 | 300 | 179 | 187 | 155 | 131 | 134 | 168 | 155 | 163 | 123 | 101 | 153 | 153 | 157 | 134 | 20 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | — | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | — | S 6 | S 6 | NE 8 |
— | 102 | — | 55 | 79 | 8 | 23 | 9 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 14 | SSE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 8 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | — | S 9 | S 10 | — | S 5 |
— | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — |
462 | — | 329 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 112 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 669 | 2 |
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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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