Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, it's a bit of a slow start. We've got a few small, clean waves in the mix, but nothing that'll get the heart racing until we hit the second week. The real standout, the one you'll want to circle on the calendar, is shaping up for Tuesday the 18th of August and Wednesday the 19th of August.

So, let's start from the beginning. This Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, it's tiny. We're looking at a 2ft swell from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the south. The water's about average for this time of year. It's clean, but the energy is really weak (126). You'll be hunting for a crumbly shoulder, but it's not going to be a session to write home about.

Wednesday the 5th is a step up. The morning shows a bit more promise with a 3ft swell from the east, a period of 10 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is starting to build (209), and it's clean. It's a fair bit of fun for a Wednesday morning, but still not the main event.

Thursday the 6th we get a bit of a glass-off in the morning. The swell drops right back to 2ft, but with a glassy surface from a light SSW wind, it's a session for the longboard. The energy is low (107), so don't expect much push.

The following days from the 7th through to the 11th are a frustrating mix of small, clean mornings and crummy afternoons. We'll see a few 2ft to 3ft waves from the east with decent 9 second periods, and the mornings always look clean with offshore winds. But the energy is just moderate (around 100-150). It's surfable, but it's ordinary. The 9th of August, Sunday morning, is probably the best of this middling period. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the east, and we get a glassy calm. The energy is up to a moderate 295. It's a solid chest-high day with clean, peeling lines – a good one to get out for.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from the 12th to the 14th. The wind gets strong and messy, and the swell drops off. The 15th of August, Saturday, shows a bit of a pulse with a 4ft swell from the SE, but the wind is howling at 18 mph, so it's more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session.

Now, for the big one. Look at Tuesday the 18th of August. The morning is looking *excellent*. We've got a solid 8ft groundswell from the SSE. That's a proper swell, blowing up with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is massive (1606), and the wind is a gentle offshore from the SSE. This is a point break, Noosa - Johnsons, so that long period groundswell is going to wrap in beautifully. This is for experienced surfers only – 8ft is a sizeable ocean. It's going to be a standout day.

Then, the following morning, Wednesday the 19th of August, keeps the run going. We've got a 7ft swell from the SSE, a 10-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is still very strong (1332). Another excellent session for the experienced crew. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2mm steamer should be fine.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a bit is a slow grind of small, clean waves. The real juice is on the 18th and 19th of August. Those are the days to clear your schedule.

Rusty.

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