
Surf Forecasts:
Noosa - Granite Bay surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa - Granite Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Granite Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Granite Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33PM1.13m | 1:12PM1.44m | 00:32AM1.03m | 2:33PM1.44m | 2:30AM0.99m | 3:44PM1.49m | 4:08AM1.05m | 4:37PM1.56m | 5:03AM1.16m | 5:17PM1.64m | 5:42AM1.28m | 5:53PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.83m | 5:48AM0.58m | 8:11PM0.88m | 6:44AM0.67m | 9:55PM0.85m | 8:10AM0.72m | 10:53PM0.76m | 9:36AM0.71m | 11:28PM0.67m | 10:37AM0.64m | 11:57PM0.56m | 11:24AM0.56m | 00:24AM0.47m | |||||||
— | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | E 16 | NE 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 4 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | S 20 |
10 | 5 | 8 | 336 | 255 | 202 | 155 | 115 | 59 | 43 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | NE 11 | E 15 | E 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 20 | SE 19 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 12 | — | SE 21 | S 20 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 18 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | E 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | S 22 | — | E 8 |
3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | WNW 2 | NE 4 | N 4 | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | NE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
689 | 831 | 424 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 8 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 18 | — | 3 | 8 | 86 | 69 | 109 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 520 | 198 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 815 | 126 | 49 | 126 | 29 | 244 | 204 | 203 | 203 | 1209 | 1 |
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Information about the Noosa - Granite Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Noosa - Granite Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noosa - Granite Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noosa - Granite Bay 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 - Granite Bay) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Noosa - Granite Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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