Noosa - First Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noosa - First Point sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.5° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 18th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 18th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about Noosa – First Point. We’ve got a run of surf on the way, but it’s a bit of a slow build with a few lumps and bumps along the line.

The pattern starts real quiet. The first week of the outlook is basically a write-off, with no real swell to speak of right through the end of July. We’re looking at a gap of quiet days until the first decent swell shows up on the 17th of July. That first wave of energy is a bit of a mixed bag, with a solid 7ft south-east swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not going to have much punch. The wind is a fresh 30 km/h from the south-east, which is a cross-off, but with that short period, it’s likely to be a bit messy. The combined energy hits 362 (moderate), but it’s nothing to get too excited about.

The real standout starts to build from the 18th of July. By Saturday afternoon, we’ve got the wind swinging to the south at 25 km/h, gusting offshore, which is a major positive. The swell is a tidy 7ft from the south-east, but the period jumps to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is now a solid 801 (moderate). The surf is expected to be "very good" – this is the best on offer for the whole run. The water is hovering around 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Come Sunday the 19th, the swell pumps up to 12ft with a 10-second period from the south-east. That’s a big one. The combined energy is massive at 2001 (very strong). But the wind is a fresh 35 km/h from the south-south-east, which is offshore, but it’s a strong breeze. This is a real expert-only wave – over 8ft, it’s too big for beginners. Still, if you’re a charger, it’s going to be a wild session.

The rest of the first week holds decent size, but the wind stays cross-off or fresh, so the quality drops off a bit. Monday the 20th still has 12ft swell, but with 35 km/h cross-off winds, it’s going to be a bit of a battle. The energy remains high (1819), but it’s more of a challenge than a cruiser.

By the second week, things settle down. The 22nd of July has a 6ft east swell with a gentle 15 km/h cross-off from the south-east, which is clean. The combined energy is 516 (moderate), and it’s "good". That’s a nice, manageable day for a longer session.

From the 23rd onwards, the swell drops under 5ft, and the period shortens. The 24th and 25th have some small, short-period lumps, but nothing to write home about. The 26th and 27th are flat with energy under 145 (weak), and it’s poor surf until the end of the run. The final few days of July and into August are all flat – the 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st, plus the 1st of August, are all showing energy under 50 (weak). There’s a tiny bit of glass on the 31st with a 2ft swell, but it’s not worth paddling out for.

So, bottom line: the standout is Saturday afternoon the 18th of July – that’s your window for the best clean, offshore waves with good energy. The Sunday the 19th is the big one for experts, but it’s a beast. After that, it’s a fade-out to flat. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

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Energy kJ
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371
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1970
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1819
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516
398
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
10:10AM1.46m
10:34PM1.94m
10:58AM1.44m
11:15PM1.79m
11:49AM1.43m
11:56PM1.63m
12:44PM1.41m
00:36AM1.48m
1:45PM1.42m
1:19AM1.35m
2:53PM1.45m
2:12AM1.25m
3:58PM1.51m
3:16AM1.19m
Low Tide
4:01PM0.26m
5:05AM0.32m
4:48PM0.38m
5:47AM0.36m
5:38PM0.52m
6:28AM0.42m
6:32PM0.67m
7:10AM0.47m
7:38PM0.80m
7:56AM0.52m
8:58PM0.88m
8:47AM0.54m
10:21PM0.89m
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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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