Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for the Noosa region. We’ve got a slow start with flat, poor conditions for the first couple of days. It’s not until Sunday the 16th that we see something worth paddlin’ for.

The first real event kicks off early on Sunday morning, the 16th, at Johnsons (Noosa - Johnsons). The wind turns offshore from the SSE, and we’ve got a solid slug of swell pushin’ in. We’re lookin’ at 7 ft out of the SE, but the period is a short, choppy 7 seconds. The combined wave energy reads 449, which is a moderate push. It ain’t gonna be the cleanest, most lined-up stuff, but it’s the first real swell of the window. Water temp is sittin’ at 69°, which is normal for this time of year.

That same pulse carries into Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, with combined energy climbin’ into the 500s and 600s – moderate to strong energy (588 and 607). Swell holds around 8 ft out of the ESE, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. Unfortunately, the wind stays cross-offshore, not ideal but workable. The waves will be lumpy and a bit raw, but there’s juice in the water. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. For the rest of us, it’ll be a grind.

Wednesday the 19th afternoon shows a tiny glimmer of hope. Swell drops to 3 ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 11 seconds, comin’ from the SE. Combined energy is still moderate at 424, and the wind is a gentle cross-off. This is a classic groundswell setup – long lines, better shape, but big gaps between sets. With that long period, expect it to wrap and reel down the point better than the junky short-period stuff. Conditions are ‘expect good surf conditions’, so if you’re patient, you might grab a few proper ones.

Thursday the 20th hangs in there with 4 ft from the ENE, 8-second period, and light cross-off winds. Combined energy drops to 309, but it’s still surfable and clean. A decent option if you’re chasin’ a morning or afternoon session.

Then we hit a drought. From the 21st through the end of the month, it goes flat, messy, or blown out. The wind swings onshore, swell drops to under 3 ft, and combined energy is pitiful – in the double digits and low hundreds. The 28th shows a late-period 2 ft SE swell at 11 seconds, but the combined energy is only 90, so don’t hold your breath.

The standout: If you’re lookin’ for the best wave of the period, point your board at Johnsons on the morning of Sunday the 16th. It’s the biggest swell of the run (7 ft SE), with a clean offshore wind. It’s gonna be fat, fast, and a bit wild, but it’s the real deal for the experienced crew. Crowds are likely at this spot, so expect company. The swell direction from the SE is just off their optimum ENE, so it’ll still wrap in well.

After that, Wednesday the 19th afternoon is the wildcard. That long 11-second period groundswell (3 ft SE) could produce the cleanest, most drawn-out waves of the forecast, just with less size. Keep an eye on it.

For the rest of the window, it’s a write-off. Better days are ahead, but not in this 16-day run.

Stay frothy.
- Rusty

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