Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a coffee and let’s talk about what’s ahead for our local stretch. We’ve got a long window, but it’s a slow start, so don’t be in a rush.

First up, we’re looking at Johnsons (Noosa). The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little fresh on the skin.

The first few days are a total write-off. From Tuesday the 28th right through to Saturday the 1st of August, it’s all tiny, weak junk. We’re talking 0.7ft to 3ft of swell with combined energy barely cracking 100 (39 to 108 range). Winds are messy, mostly cross or cross-off, and the surf is just poor. Not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell jumps to a solid 7ft from the E, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy spikes to 472 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is cross-off from the SE at 15 km/h. It’s a bit raw and the report calls it “marginal” – probably a bit lumpy and a touch too big for the average punter. This one is for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s not clean.

Monday the 3rd of August is where we get our best window. The morning is glassy – dead calm – with a 5ft E swell, 8-second period, and combined energy of 362 (moderate wave energy). The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and honestly, that’s the standout. This is a proper point break, so that 8-second period will wrap in nicely, offering some fun, rideable lines. The afternoon stays clean with a light SSE cross-off at 10 km/h and 5ft swell. Crowds are possible given the consistency, but for a Monday, you might find a bit of room. If you’re free, this is your session.

From Tuesday the 4th through to Friday the 7th, the swell backs off to 2ft to 4ft, but the conditions are clean with light offshore or glassy winds. It’s ordinary surf – small, slow, but rideable if you’re desperate. The energy drops back under 200 (78 to 171 range), so it’s weak.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Saturday the 8th through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s mostly cross-off winds blowing 25 to 30 km/h, with tiny 1ft to 2ft SE swell. Combined energy is low (53 to 123), and the surf is poor. Wednesday the 12th is a write-off too – glassy in the morning but with only 2ft of swell, then a cross-on breeze in the afternoon kills it.

So, the takeaway: there’s a long gap of flatness at the start, then one solid, promising day on Monday the 3rd of August. That’s your best bet. After that, it’s small and clean but not worth planning a trip around. Keep your eye on the longer-range forecasts, but for now, lock in that Monday.

Rusty.

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