Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s look at what’s on the cards for Noosa – Johnsons point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got some solid pulses of swell coming through, but it’s a mixed bag with wind and size. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

Friday the 17th is a bit of a write-off to kick things off. There’s a 7ft swell from the SE, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds, and that fresh SE wind is making things messy. Combined energy is only moderate (368). Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 18th looks better. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the SE, period stretches to 9 seconds, and the wind swings to a solid offshore from the S. The combined energy jumps right up to moderate-strong (845). Saturday afternoon is even better with 8ft SE swell, 10-second period, and still offshore wind. Energy is strong (1343). The wave comment says it’s marginal due to tide, but the potential is there for some clean, punchy lines. This is the standout of the run. The point at Johnsons will handle this size well, but 8ft is getting into expert territory, so if you’re not comfortable in bigger surf, sit this one out.

Sunday the 19th is going to be a beast – 10ft swell from the SE, 10-second period, offshore wind in the morning. Energy is very strong (1744). The forecast notes it’s likely too big for this break. This is a warning. For a point, it’ll be walled up and gnarly, and only for very experienced surfers. The afternoon swings cross-offshore, so expect a bit of chop on the face.

Monday the 20th holds onto 10ft from the ESE, still cross-offshore winds, and energy stays very strong (1603-1722). Again, this is too big for a comfortable session at Johnsons unless you’re charging and know the lineup.

After that, the swell drops steadily. Tuesday the 21st is 8ft from the ESE, cross-off, but the wave comment flags it as marginal. Wednesday the 22nd morning is 6ft, still cross-off, and by Wednesday afternoon it’s down to 5ft from the E, with a gentle breeze. Energy drops to moderate (420). It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Thursday the 23rd is a bit of a tease – 4ft from the E, 9 seconds, and a gentle offshore from the S. Energy is low-moderate (258). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. This is a nice, clean, smaller day for a longer board. It’s consistent, but the quality is only average.

From Friday the 24th onward, it’s a slow fade into small, weak dribble. The 25th through the 1st of August are all sub-4ft, short period, and mostly cross-off or onshore winds. There’s a glassy morning on the 28th, but the swell is only 2ft, so it’s a flat, shiny lake. Energy is tiny (37). The 31st and 1st of August are basically useless with onshore winds and tiny, weak swells.

So, the real standout is Saturday the 18th afternoon, with clean offshore winds, a solid 8ft SE swell, and a decent 10-second period. Get out there early or late to catch the best of the tide. Sunday and Monday are for the brave only. After that, you’re waiting for the next pulse.

Rusty.

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