Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s ahead for the Noosa region.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. Don’t get your hopes up for the first few days – Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are a write-off, with tiny, messy waves and poor conditions. Things stay quiet through Tuesday the 8th as well.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, 9th September. Johnsons (Noosa - Johnsons) should see a pulse of 4ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds and moderate wave energy (277). The wind is light and from the SSE, which is a clean cross-off. That’s a really nice start to the day – the water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The crowd factor is “often,” so expect a few bodies out, but it’ll be worth it.

Thursday the 10th is a weird one. The morning is tiny and offshore but barely surfable. Then Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SE with a short period of 8 seconds and strong energy (897). That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is a strong cross-off. For a point break like Johnsons, that size is going to be a handful – honestly, this is more for the experts or the kite crew. It’s a bit too raw and lumpy for a relaxed paddle session.

Friday the 11th is the standout of the whole run. The morning brings 7ft from the SE, with a moderate offshore breeze from the SSE, and the wave energy is solid at 427. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit on the punchy side, but the offshore wind will keep it glassy and clean. This is the best on offer – clean, fun, and with enough push for a good session. The afternoon drops to 5ft, still clean, but the morning is the pick.

Saturday the 12th has a fresh offshore wind in the morning with 5ft, but the energy is dropping (151) and the period is short at 6 seconds. It’s rideable but not special. The afternoon gets bigger again at 7ft, but the wind swings cross-off and it’s a bit chaotic.

From Sunday the 13th onward, the surf fades out. The 13th has a weak 4ft, and then it’s basically flat or tiny for the next week. There’s a brief pulse on the 16th with 3ft, but it’s ordinary. The 18th afternoon has a tiny 4ft from the NE with a 4-second period – that’s barely a ripple. So, after the 12th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf with no real highlights.

In summary: Wednesday morning 9th September is a nice clean start, but Friday 11th September morning is the true standout – 7ft, offshore, clean, and good energy. Get in the water then.

Rusty.

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