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. There’s a fair bit of juice in the water, but the timing and size are going to be the big talking points. We’re looking at a solid run of southern groundswell, but a lot of it is going to be too hefty for the average punter.

The first real chance for a surf is on Wednesday, July 15th, but it’s barely a whisper. The swell is tiny at 1.0 ft from the ESE, with a short period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 24. The wind is offshore and clean though, so it’s a glassy session for the longboarders or anyone just wanting to get wet. The water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday, July 16th, is where things start to get serious. The swell jumps big time, hitting 8 ft on the morning from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is already a moderate 656. By the afternoon, it’s a thumping 10 ft with a massive energy reading of 1181. The wind is strong offshore, but at 10 ft, this is strictly for the experts. It’s a clean, powerful wall, but it’s going to be a battle to get out and the paddle-in will be a mission. This is not a beginner’s wave.

Friday, July 17th, the swell drops a touch to 7 ft from the SE, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The wind goes cross-offshore, which cleans it up, but the energy is still moderate at 433. It’s a step down in size, but the short period means it’ll be a bit softer and more manageable for the stronger intermediate crew.

The weekend, Saturday, July 18th, sees another pulse. The morning is 8 ft from the SE with a 9-second period and a strong energy of 1116. The wind is offshore, but the size is pushing the limit. The afternoon gets even bigger, hitting 10 ft with a 10-second period and a very strong energy of 1955. Again, experts only.

Sunday, July 19th, and Monday, July 20th, are the big dogs. We’re looking at a solid 13 ft of swell from the SE, with a 10-second period. The energy readings are massive, around 3000+. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but that’s simply too big for this break. The wave will be a close-out close to shore and a real challenge. This is more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle surf one.

Things start to settle down from Tuesday, July 21st. The swell drops to 8 ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period and a still-strong 1288 energy. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It’s still sizeable, but a lot more manageable.

Wednesday, July 22nd, the swell is a much nicer 7 ft from the ESE, with a 10-second period. The energy is a moderate 827. The wind is light offshore, giving us clean, glassy conditions. This is a solid day for the intermediate crew.

The standout window for the whole run looks like Thursday, July 23rd. The morning session is excellent. A 8 ft swell from the ESE, but with a period of 12 seconds, giving it some real grunt and shape. The combined energy is a high 1493, and the wind is a gentle offshore breeze. This is a classic set-up: clean, lined-up point waves. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be pumping.

Friday, July 24th, is still good. Swell at 7 ft from the E, period of 11 seconds, and a decent energy of 1104. The cross-offshore wind keeps it tidy. Solid, consistent waves.

The following week, from July 25th to July 30th, the swell slowly winds down. We’re looking at 6 ft to 3 ft waves, mostly from the ESE and E. The winds are a mix of cross-offshore and light glassy conditions, especially on Wednesday, July 29th, and Thursday, July 30th, where we get dead glassy conditions on the morning. The energy drops to weak levels (around 200-400). The waves are small, clean, and perfect for the longboard or a fun fish. It’s a nice, mellow end to the 16-day window.

So, my pick: Thursday, July 23rd, morning. That’s your best bet for a proper session. Get on it.

Rusty.

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