Surf Forecasts:
The Groin (Noosa) surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Groin (Noosa) this week:
The surf forecast for The Groin (Noosa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Groin (Noosa) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Groin (Noosa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Noosa region over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for The Groin (Noosa). The data shows a long gap of nothing but flat, poor conditions right through the start of the period. The first session that’s even worth a mention doesn’t pop up until Saturday the 12th of September, and even then, it’s nothing to get excited about. From there, the outlook is a real mixed bag of tiny, weak swells and ordinary winds.
The best bet in the whole 16-day window looks like Friday the 18th of September. We’ve got a little pulse of energy rolling in – a 4ft swell from the east with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy sits at 141 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push. The wind is a gentle cross-shore breeze, which should keep the surface pretty clean. It’s small, but it’s the most surfable we’ll see. The Groin is fairly exposed here, and the swell direction from the east is close to the optimum ENE, so it’ll wrap in okay. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded often, so expect company if you paddle out.
The only other morning that looks half-decent is Tuesday the 15th of September. We’ve got a tiny 3ft easterly swell, but the wind goes glassy in the morning – dead calm. That’s a major positive for clean conditions, even if the swell is weak. The combined energy is only 60 (weak), so you’ll be hunting for scraps.
For the rest of the period, it’s mostly poor surf with onshore or cross-onshore winds, or just not enough size. The swell is small and short-period, never really getting above 4ft, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. Nothing here for beginners or experts – it’s just small and ordinary.
So, to sum it up: Saturday the 12th is the first real chance, but Friday the 18th is the standout for the whole window. It’s not a bomb, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 13 |
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 kJ | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 171 | 114 | 51 | 51 | 76 | 78 | 64 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 29 | 40 | 4 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:58AM1.67m | 8:16PM1.89m | 8:37AM1.71m | 8:51PM1.79m | 9:15AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.66m | 9:54AM1.69m | 9:55PM1.52m | 10:34AM1.63m | 10:25PM1.38m | 11:17AM1.56m | 10:56PM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.15m | 2:32AM0.16m | 2:40PM0.20m | 3:04AM0.17m | 3:20PM0.29m | 3:35AM0.22m | 4:00PM0.42m | 4:05AM0.29m | 4:42PM0.56m | 4:36AM0.38m | 5:29PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 114 | 51 | 51 | 29 | 78 | 64 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 49 | 29 | 40 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 14 | NE 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | E 12 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | SE 20 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 10 | NE 12 | E 15 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 601 | 516 | 368 | 266 | 216 | 171 | — | 102 | 59 | 76 | 31 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 370 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 203 |
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