Noosa - Johnsons Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noosa - Johnsons sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.8° 

Noosa - Johnsons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Noosa - Johnsons surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa - Johnsons this week:

The surf forecast for Noosa - Johnsons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noosa - Johnsons in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa - Johnsons over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
0.5
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9
0.6
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
10
1
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
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7
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7
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8
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7
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
39
48
163
140
84
54
41
44
60
77
111
96
53
153
295
307
244
162
159
129
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
E
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
ENE
10
W
0
SSW
10
ESE
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
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15
ENE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:39AM1.50m
11:41PM1.55m
12:39PM1.52m
00:32AM1.41m
1:53PM1.55m
1:41AM1.29m
3:18PM1.63m
3:11AM1.22m
4:35PM1.76m
4:38AM1.23m
5:38PM1.89m
5:47AM1.30m
6:32PM2.01m
Low Tide
5:35PM0.60m
6:07AM0.44m
6:41PM0.71m
7:01AM0.46m
8:12PM0.78m
8:08AM0.48m
9:55PM0.76m
9:26AM0.45m
11:17PM0.66m
10:39AM0.38m
00:18AM0.52m
11:42AM0.28m
1:07AM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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21
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15
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Information about the Noosa - Johnsons Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Noosa - Johnsons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noosa - Johnsons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noosa - Johnsons surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Noosa - Johnsons) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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