Surf Forecasts:
The Groin (Noosa) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, E swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Groin (Noosa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Groin (Noosa) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 4.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Groin (Noosa) over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks around The Groin (Noosa) are looking pretty flat. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, with barely a ripple worth jumping out of bed for. There’s a real drought at the start, with days of nothing happening, so don’t get your hopes up for a quick fix.
The first real glimmer of something – and I’m using the word “something” loosely – shows up on the morning of Sunday, July 19th. The swell bumps up to 4 ft out of the east, with a period of 10 seconds, and that’s generating a decent kick of combined energy (314). The wind’s swinging cross-off from the south at 22 mph, keeping it clean. Still, the overall surf quality is rated as poor, so it’s not a day to call in sick for. It’s more of a session to keep the arms moving.
The morning of Tuesday, July 21st is probably the best on offer. We’ve got 3 ft of east swell, period 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 246. The wind is light from the south at 6 mph, almost cross-off, and the conditions are clean. It’s the only day where the surf is even described as “surfable” – but honestly, it’s just ordinary. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit.
The last shot you’ve got is the morning of Monday, July 27th. A 2 ft east swell, 12-second period, with a combined energy of 109. Winds are light cross-off from the south at 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. Again, it’s “surfable but very ordinary.” Not a standout, just a chance to get wet.
Look, The Groin is a breakwater spot that’s fairly consistent and good for beginners, but there’s just no juice in the ocean for the next 16 days. With the swell size barely topping 4 ft and the quality being so poor, you’re better off waiting for the next system. The forecast might change, but right now, it’s a long, flat stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NNE 6 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | E 10 |
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 kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 314 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:41PM2.04m | 6:45AM1.39m | 7:32PM2.13m | 7:40AM1.42m | 8:20PM2.16m | 8:32AM1.44m | 9:07PM2.14m | 9:21AM1.46m | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:42PM0.22m | 2:08AM0.40m | 1:34PM0.17m | 2:55AM0.33m | 2:24PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 |
 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 154 | 98 | 59 | 56 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 800 | 1291 | 2219 | 1625 | 314 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 10 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | ENE 9 | NE 9 | E 20 | E 18 | ESE 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 21 | E 20 | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SW 4 | SSE 10 | SW 5 | SSE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | 560 | 514 | 1448 | 647 | 463 | 684 | 9 | 2767 | 23 | 2507 | 667 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 50 | 1 | 156 | 127 | 472 | 244 | 1 | 993 | 954 | 917 | 244 | 954 | 1 | 847 | 847 | 519 | 244 |
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