Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch ahead isn’t one for the highlight reel, at least not for a while. We’ve got a real quiet start, and honestly, for the first few days, you’d be better off finding something else to do than paddle out at Noosa’s First Point. We’re looking at small, messy waves, nothing over 3 feet, and the wind isn’t doing us any favours. The water’s sitting at 69.6°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real window of opportunity doesn’t show its face until Thursday the 10th, and even then it’s a bit rough around the edges. That southerly swell bumps up to 7.5ft on Thursday morning, and the energy jumps to (439), but the period is a short and crumbly 6 seconds. It’s cross-off and clean, but the quality is pretty average to be honest—more grunt than polish. It builds a bit through the day, hitting 9.8ft with a bit more period, energy up to (1074), but it’s still not what you’d call a classic.

We stay in that zone through Friday the 11th, with a solid 7.9ft on the morning and 7.2ft in the arvo, all from the SSE/SE, period still stuck in that average 8-second range. The energy is there, around (661) and (548), but the wave comment says it all—marginal. It’s rideable, but you’re going to work for it. The wind is cross-off so it’ll be clean, but the shape will be tricky.

The weekend doesn’t offer much of an upgrade. Saturday the 12th drops to 5.9ft, and the energy backs right off to (362). Sunday’s a bit better early, 5.2ft and energy at (445), but it fades in the afternoon. Monday and Tuesday drop off to around 3.3ft again, with very low energy numbers—this is the quiet stretch. It's a bit of a wasteland.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. There’s a proper gap for a few days, with not much on the cards. You’ll want to keep your eyes on Friday the 18th. Early doors, it’s glassy, with a light ESE breeze, and there’s 3.9ft of ENE swell with a period of 7 seconds. It’s not big, but it’s clean, and a glassy morning at First Point is always worth a look. The energy’s low at (149), but the conditions will make it feel better than it is.

But the real standout, the one you should circle on the calendar, is Sunday the 20th. We finally get some proper offshore wind—southerly at 12 mph—and the swell kicks back up to a clean 3.3ft to 4.9ft from the ENE, with a touch more period. The energy is moderate at (222) to (250), and for the first time in a while, we’re seeing “expect good surf conditions.” The morning’s the pick, with that offshore wind keeping it clean and lined up. This is the one to get excited about. It’s still not a huge swell, but it’s clean, fun, and a proper point break wave.

After that, it backs off again. The rest of it is pretty forgettable—small, average period, cross-shore winds. The energy stays low for the most part. The water temp is about normal, so no worries there.

If you’re a beginner, heed this: when that swell pushes over 4.9ft on Thursday and Friday, it’s going to be too much for you. And if you’re not an expert, those bigger days are going to be a handful. For the rest of us, we’re waiting for the 20th. That’s the one. Keep it locked in, but remember, it’s a long-range call, so check back closer to the day.

Alright, that’s the picture. Stay patient, keep the board waxed.

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