Noosa - First Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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