Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the next 16 days for our local gem, Johnsons at Noosa.

This is a bit of a slow burn. The week starts off small and ordinary, then we get a pulse of proper swell, but it’s going to be a big one. The standout window is that first week, but it comes with a caveat.

Right now, Monday morning the 13th, we’ve got tiny 2ft waves from the ESE with a short 9-second period. The combined energy is weak (65), and there’s a light WSW breeze making it cross-off, so it’s clean but honestly, pretty forgettable. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a bit cooler than what we’d normally expect for this time of year.

It goes pretty flat through Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th – we’re talking 1ft and 1ft – just not worth paddling out for. You’d be waiting all session for one ride.

Now, things start to get interesting from Thursday the 16th. A solid SE swell fills in, hitting 7ft in the morning and building to 8ft by the afternoon. The period is short though, only 7 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and fat. The wind is fresh offshore from the S and SSE, so the surface will be clean, but the combined energy is moderate (541-574). This is a step up, but the short period makes it more of a challenging, powerful mushburger.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th see the swell peak. We’re looking at 8ft to 10ft from the SE, with the period stretching out to 10 seconds on Saturday. This is where the real energy is – Saturday afternoon’s combined energy is a beefy 1428. The wind stays fresh offshore from the S and SSE, keeping it clean. But here’s the honest truth: once it pushes past 8ft, this spot is really only for the experts. For a point break like Johnsons, that size with a 10-second period is a lot of water moving. It’s a proper groundswell, and while it’ll be well-shaped, the paddling out will be a mission. The crowds at Johnsons are often there, so expect a crew, but only the brave ones will be out.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th hold that size, but the wind starts to shift to a cross-off on Monday, which is still workable. The swell is still big, around 8ft to 10ft, so still an expert-only game.

The real sweet spot, and the best on offer in this whole outlook, is Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd. The swell drops back to a more manageable 6ft to 7ft, still from the ESE with a clean 9-10 second period. The combined energy is solid (579-975). The wind is light offshore from the S or light cross-off. This is when Johnsons will be at its best – clean, good shape, and a size that’s fun for a strong intermediate. It’s the standout window.

After that, the swell fades significantly. From Thursday the 23rd through the end of the forecast, we’re back to small, weak, and onshore slop. 3ft to 4ft waves with cross-on winds from the NW and NNE. Not worth getting excited about. There’s a brief moment of glassy conditions on Saturday morning the 25th, but with only 3ft from the E and low energy (198), it’s just a glimpse of mediocrity.

So, for the best surf, target the 21st and 22nd of July. That’s your window for clean, solid waves at Johnsons.

Rusty.

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