The Groin (Noosa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta say, it’s a rough start. The first few days of the outlook are pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a good week of near-nothing before we even get a sniff of something rideable. The Groin (Noosa) is the only spot we’ve got, and it’s going to be a test of patience.

For the first week, from Thursday the 9th right through to the weekend of the 12th, it’s mostly poor surf conditions. The swell is either flat or tiny, and when there is a little pulse, it’s coming with a cross-off wind that just chops it up. The water 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 real kicker is that from Thursday the 9th all the way until Sunday the 19th, the surf is just not happening. You’ll see a few half-hearted waves here and there, but nothing worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak, often in the single digits or low teens, and the scores reflect that - it’s a flat spell.

Now, there’s a slight glimmer on the horizon. Around Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, the energy starts to creep up a little. We’re talking about 2ft of east swell, with a period around 10-12 seconds, giving a combined energy in the 70-100 range. The winds look much better too, with light breezes and even a glassy session on Tuesday afternoon. This is the best we’ve got in the whole 16-day window. It’s still small, but it’s rideable for a beginner on a longboard. The swell direction (E) is a touch off the optimum for the Groin (which would be ENE), but it’s not a dealbreaker.

The biggest caveat here is that the Groin is a breakwater/point setup, and it’s fairly consistent, but it can get busy. If you’re heading out on the 20th or 21st, expect the crowds to be there, especially with the clean conditions.

The final few days of the outlook, from the 22nd to the 24th, drop right back off again. The swell fades to 1ft, and the energy drops to nearly nothing. It’s a classic case of a short-lived window.

So, the standout? It’s not a classic, but the best on offer is Tuesday the 21st of July. The morning starts with a light breeze and a 2ft east swell, then the afternoon goes glassy with a 2ft east swell. The energy is moderate (59), and the winds are calm. It’s the cleanest, most surfable window we’ve got. For a beginner, it’s a go. For anyone else, it’s a cruise.

Rusty.

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