Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Noosa’s Johnsons.

Right now, the start of the period is a bit of a flat spell. We’ve got a couple of days of tiny, poor surf, nothing to get excited about. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Thursday, 16 July, but it’s a heavy one. By Thursday afternoon, we’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the SSE, but with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s going to be a lot of raw, chunky power. The wind is strong offshore, 25 mph, which will keep it clean, but the sheer size makes this one for experienced surfers only. The combined energy is massive (1062), and honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s just too big and gnarly for most.

Over the weekend, things don’t let up. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see the swell staying big, with 10ft to 15ft. The period does stretch out to 11 seconds on Sunday, giving it more grunt and shape, but again, we’re talking 15ft. That’s a serious ocean. The wind stays cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but wave faces will be huge. This is a big-wave day for the crew who are ready for it. Then on Monday the 20th, it’s still 10ft, still a lot of energy (1869), but the wind is more cross-off, and it’s a shorter period again.

Now, the standout. The real gem of the whole outlook is Thursday, 23 July. That morning, we’ve got an 8ft ESE groundswell, with a very long period of 12 seconds. That’s the kind of wave that will wrap beautifully around the point at Johnsons. The wind is a clean offshore from the S at 15 mph, meaning the faces will be smooth and lined up. The combined energy is strong (3069), but it’s not the brute force of the earlier days. The water temperature is about 69°F, which is just a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but not a shock.

This is a top-tier call for experienced surfers. The crowd situation at Johnsons can be busy, so expect company. Also, keep an eye on Saturday, 25 July, for a morning session. It’s a bit smaller at 8ft, but the period is still 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the SW. That’s a rare treat, with clean, peeling lines.

After that, the swell starts to fade into the first days of August. The last week of July sees the size dropping and the wind turning more cross-on, so the quality dips. The run from the 27th onwards is a bit of a write-off, with small, messy surf.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are flat. Then it turns on with a massive, powerful swell that’s only for the brave. The real call to make is Thursday, 23 July, and Saturday morning, 25 July. Those are your best windows for clean, well-shaped waves at Johnsons.

Rusty.

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