The Groin (Noosa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a window of fun surf coming up. The main focus is on The Groin (Noosa). This breakwater spot is fairly consistent, fairly exposed to the easterly swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly setup. Water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The best surf of the whole forecast kicks off Wednesday July 22nd, both morning and afternoon. You’re looking at a solid 6 ft of swell out of the east, with a period of 9 seconds – that’s a decent groundswell, packing moderate energy (725). Conditions are clean with a cross-off breeze. The afternoon holds up at 5 ft (408 energy). This is the standout window: good size, clean faces, and the break handles that east swell nicely. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but it’s worth it.

Thursday July 23rd morning drops to 4 ft, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive. The swell period is a touch shorter at 8 seconds, but with glassy conditions, those waves will be picture-perfect. Energy is moderate (239). Afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind, so morning is the call.

After that, things taper off quickly. From Friday July 24th through to Tuesday August 4th, it’s pretty bleak. Swell drops below 3 ft, often down to 0.7 ft or 1.0 ft, with energy readings in the double digits – that’s weak. Winds are cross-off or light, but there’s just no power. There are a couple of brief moments: Saturday July 25th morning has a 3 ft swell and offshore wind, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and the energy is only 148. Ordinary conditions, not worth rushing for.

There’s a long gap of no real surf from the 25th afternoon all the way through to the end of the first week of August. A few pulses show up, like Tuesday August 4th morning with a 4 ft swell from the ESE, period 11 seconds, and moderate energy (266), but the wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s messy.

The very end of the run, Wednesday August 5th and Thursday August 6th, offers tiny waves with long periods (14-16 seconds) – very clean conditions, but only 0.3 to 1.0 ft of swell. Not enough to get excited about.

So, the clear standout is Wednesday July 22nd and the glassy morning of Thursday July 23rd. After that, it’s a waiting game. The Groin is fairly consistent, so it won’t stay flat forever, but this run is a long quiet spell.

Rusty.

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