Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Noosa - Johnsons over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, Friday the 3rd is a bit of a write-off. Sure, there’s a small 2ft swell out of the ESE, and it’s glassy, but the conditions are just ordinary – not worth paddling out for.

Things start to turn around Saturday morning, the 4th. Clean lines with a 3ft ESE swell and a solid 12 mph offshore breeze from the south. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. Saturday afternoon gets even better – the swell bumps up to 4ft out of the SE, still offshore, and the energy is picking up (245). That’s a nice session if you can get it.

Sunday the 5th is a no-go. Swell jumps to 6ft, but it’s short period (6 seconds) and the wind is a messy cross-offshore at 16-19 mph. Poor conditions – leave the board at home.

Monday the 6th stays pretty average. The swell is 8ft with a weak 8-second period, and strong cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is up there (884), but it’s just not clean. Not your day.

Now, Tuesday the 7th is where it gets interesting. Morning has 6ft from the SE, proper offshore wind from the south at 16 mph, and clean conditions. Wave energy is solid (544). That’s a good, fun size for an intermediate.

Wednesday the 8th is the standout. Morning sees a clean 7ft SE groundswell with a long 12-second period, bringing in serious energy (1886). Offshore wind from the south at 16 mph – the lineup will be clean and powerful. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it's over 5ft, so beginners might find it a bit much. The period is long, so expect nice, well-shaped waves but longer waits between sets – perfect for the point break setup at Johnsons. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th keep the quality high, with similar 6ft to 7ft swells and clean offshore conditions. Thursday morning is another cracker with 7ft from the SSE and 1456 energy.

After that, the surf drops away fast. From Saturday the 11th through to Tuesday the 14th, it’s small and weak – 1ft to 3ft junk. There is a noticeable gap with no real recommendations during that stretch.

We get a little pulse back Wednesday the 15th afternoon through to Saturday the 18th. It’s not the same quality as the first week. Swell sizes run from 6ft to 7ft, period is short (6-7 seconds), and the winds are mostly cross-offshore. It’s surfable and the energy is there (up to 408), but it’s nowhere near as clean as that Wednesday the 8th session. Keep an eye on Friday the 17th – that 7ft ESE swell with offshore wind might give you a fun afternoon.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is hands down Wednesday morning, the 8th of July, at Johnsons (Noosa) – 7ft SE groundswell, 12-second period, clean offshore wind. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Thursday the 9th morning is a solid backup.

Rusty.

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