Noosa - Johnsons Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.38° S 153.10° E

Noosa - Johnsons Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 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: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 9th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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 Noosa region.

The next few weeks are looking pretty quiet overall, with a lot of small, weak days. The pattern is for very modest, short-period easterly swell, and the wind is going to be a real mixed bag, often making things messy. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about 1° cooler than normal for this time of year – nothing weird, just a touch on the fresh side.

The standout, and really the only window that gets me excited, is Monday the 3rd of August. Johnsons (Noosa) will have a clean 3ft wave from the southeast, with a 12-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a modest 277 (moderate), but it’s the cleanest, most lined-up the swell will be. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but that wind and period will make for some fun, rippable little walls. It’s not huge, but it’s the best on offer.

Tuesday the 4th morning sees the swell drop to 2ft, and while the wind goes glassy, the period drops to 9 seconds and the energy drops to 125 (weak). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The rest of the week is a mix of small, short-period swell and tricky winds. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th offer some clean-ish mornings, but we’re talking 3ft waves with a 7-8 second period and energy under 111 (weak). The swell is too short and weak to get any real push.

The next real highlight is Sunday the 9th of August. The morning looks glassy with a 4ft, 9-second easterly swell, and the combined energy is 276 (moderate). That’s the biggest swell of the period, and with glassy conditions, it will be clean. The wind goes wrong in the afternoon, so get on it early. For a point break like Johnsons, the short period (9 seconds) isn’t ideal for really long walls, but it will be fun and accessible.

After the 9th, things trail off badly. The swell drops to 3ft and then smaller, the wind is often onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is mostly weak (under 163). From the 12th of August onward, the swell is consistently 3ft or smaller, with energy dropping into the double digits (as low as 46). The last week of the forecast is a real write-off for any decent surfing.

Look, if you’re hanging for a wave, your best bet is the morning of the 3rd, and maybe the morning of the 9th. Everything else is a gamble on small, weak, wind-affected slop. The ocean is just not firing for this stretch.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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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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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
12
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.6
ESE
10
1
E
10
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
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7
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8
0.9
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8
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8
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8
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9
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9
1.1
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9
1
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
147
81
40
61
194
140
85
53
48
55
85
99
146
115
55
225
230
192
155
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
5
SSW
5
S
10
E
5
WNW
10
SW
15
ENE
10
W
10
SSE
15
SE
5
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
5
SSE
15
NE
10
NW
Wind State
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glassy
glassy
cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
10:58PM1.67m
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
Low Tide
4:43PM0.50m
5:24AM0.41m
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
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Temp °C
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17
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18
17
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Feels °C
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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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