Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for the next couple of weeks.

The early days are a bit of a bust. There's a small, weak 4-foot east swell on Thursday the 23rd at Noosa - Johnsons, with a cross-off breeze. The energy's moderate (201), and the water's sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year. It's a clean wave, but nothing to write home about.

Friday the 24th through the weekend is all over the shop. Friday morning has a clean 3-foot wave with offshore wind, but it's small. The energy drops right off (133). Saturday looks better, with a 4-foot easterly swell and a clean offshore breeze in the morning – that's the best of the early bunch, with energy picking up to 233. Sunday morning is glassy, but the swell is tiny at 2 feet and the energy is weak (65). Then Monday through to the end of the month, the surf just dies. We're looking at a solid gap of days with almost nothing to ride, just knee-high dribble and poor conditions.

Now, hold onto your board, because the first week of August brings a proper change. The energy really ramps up. Saturday the 1st of August has a building 5-foot SSE swell with clean offshore wind – the afternoon session looks the best with moderate energy (341). Then Sunday the 2nd of August is the real standout of the whole outlook. We're talking a solid 6-foot SE swell, strong offshore winds, and the combined energy is pumping at 404. That's a proper clean, powerful wave for the intermediate surfer. It's a touch too big for beginners, but for everyone else, that's the session to circle.

The swell sticks around into Monday the 3rd of August, but the wind gets a bit wild – a fresh 22 mph offshore breeze in the afternoon will make it tricky. Then from August 4th onwards, the size really jumps. By the 5th of August, we're looking at a heavy 8-foot SE swell, with combined energy going through the roof (1628). That's big, powerful stuff. The period is long (11 seconds), so it's a proper groundswell, but the cross-off wind and the sheer size mean this is strictly for the experienced crew. The beach breaks might be a bit too straight, so the point at Johnsons will be handling it much better. The waves on the 6th and 7th of August stay big and consistent, with energy levels staying well over 1000, but the conditions are a bit messier with cross-shore winds and rain showers. That's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's promising.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet on offer is Sunday the 2nd of August – solid 6-foot swell, clean offshores, and plenty of energy. If you're an expert, the big stuff from the 4th of August onwards will get your heart racing, but it’s a beast of a swell.

Rusty.

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