Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, this is Rusty. Alright, look, we’ve got a stretch ahead that’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first week is all about small, clean waves for the crew who just want to get wet, but the real standout action is waiting for us in the final days of the month and into September. Johnsons is the only spot on the radar, so we’re locked in on that Noosa point.

The first serious run of surf kicks off Friday, August 21st. It’s small, with a 4ft swell from the east, but the water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year at 68°, sitting 2° below average. The morning has a light cross-off breeze, keeping things clean, but the wave energy is only weak (180). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Saturday morning, August 22nd, is where it gets glassy. The swell drops to 3ft from the east, but that glassy wind is a major positive, making it look like a million bucks even if the energy is weak (114). Sunday, August 23rd, brings a 4ft ENE swell with a cross-off, and the period is a touch longer at 8 seconds, so the waves will have a bit more shape. The energy is still moderate (164). The rest of that first week (Monday through Thursday) is a mixed run of 2ft to 4ft east swell, mostly clean with cross-off winds, but nothing gets above a moderate energy level. Thursday morning, August 27th, is a highlight with a 4ft ENE swell and a clean offshore wind from the south—that’s a proper window for a point break like Johnsons, with the energy hitting moderate (159). Friday afternoon, August 28th, is a nice clean session too, but the swell is only 3ft.

Now, there’s a rough patch from Saturday, August 29th, through to Monday, August 31st morning. Onshore winds and choppy conditions ruin the party, with the swell bouncing between 3ft and 3ft. It’s pretty average.

But hold onto your board, because from Monday, August 31st, things turn on. The morning of the 31st kicks off with a 6ft east swell, a clean cross-off breeze, and the wave energy jumps to strong (317). That’s a solid step up. Tuesday, September 1st, is a beauty: a 6ft east swell in the morning with a moderate cross-off, and the energy is very strong (416). The afternoon cleans up with a light breeze. This is the first real standout. The waves will have some push, and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and fast, but the point break will handle it well. Wednesday, September 2nd, is the best of the lot. The morning has a 5ft east swell, a clean offshore wind from the SSE, and the energy is pumping at 406. The afternoon is a bit more cross-off, but still solid. That Wednesday morning is the pick of the whole forecast—clean, strong, and the point will be reeling. The swell is 5ft, so it’s getting punchy but still fine for an intermediate. The second week is promising with a 3ft to 4ft ENE swell into Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th, with glassy and offshore conditions, but the energy drops back to moderate (195 and 151). It’s fun, but not the standout.

Overall, the best bet is Wednesday, September 2nd morning at Johnsons for the best combination of size, clean offshore wind, and strong energy. If you miss that, Tuesday, September 1st afternoon is a great backup. The first week is all about small, clean fun for the patient surfer.

Rusty.

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