Surf Forecasts:
Noosa Main Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noosa Main Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Noosa Main Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noosa Main Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noosa Main Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – for the next week and a half, it’s pretty flat and quiet around Noosa Main Beach. There’s a big gap of days with no real surf on offer, so don’t bother rushing out.
From Wednesday the 15th right through to Wednesday the 22nd of July, we’re looking at tiny waves or nothing at all. A few mornings and afternoons show near-flat conditions with swell heights of 0.3ft to 1ft, and a lot of zeros on the energy scale. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, which would keep things clean, but there’s just no push. The combined swell energy is weak, barely hitting double digits (5 to 22 on the scale). Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are particularly poor – rain showers and thunderstorms, with winds up to 22 mph making it messy. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 22nd of July afternoon, things start to change. A solid E swell hits 6ft, period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 480 (moderate wave energy). The wind is cross-off at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is the standout window. Friday the 23rd holds similar energy – 5ft swell from the E, periods around 9 to 10 seconds, and energy still in the 444 to 480 range. Winds stay light cross-off, so the surf will be clean and punchy. These are the best days on offer. Not huge, but fun for most surfers. The water temperature is about 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Saturday the 24th still has some size – 5ft in the morning, but it drops to 4ft by afternoon and the energy fades to 245. Still rideable, but losing steam. From Sunday the 25th onward, it’s back to small, ordinary waves – 2ft to 3ft, energy dropping into the double digits, and winds turning cross-off again. Monday the 27th morning has a glassy moment with 2ft and light SW wind, but it’s just ordinary. After that, it’s flat again.
So, the call: Thursday 22nd afternoon through Friday 23rd July is your best chance. Expect clean, 5ft to 6ft E swell, cross-off winds, and moderate energy. It’s a small window, but worth it if you’re keen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 7 | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | SE 10 | E 17 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:07PM2.14m | 9:21AM1.46m | 9:51PM2.06m | 10:10AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.94m | 10:58AM1.44m | 11:15PM1.79m | 11:49AM1.43m | 11:56PM1.63m | 12:44PM1.41m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:45PM1.42m | 1:19AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.19m | 4:24AM0.29m | 4:01PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.32m | 4:48PM0.38m | 5:47AM0.36m | 5:38PM0.52m | 6:28AM0.42m | 6:32PM0.67m | 7:10AM0.47m | 7:38PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 |
mm | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | E 21 | E 20 | E 18 | ESE 12 | E 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 23 | 19 | 12 | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 150 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 21 | — | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | S 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | 32 | 29 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 77 | 559 | 683 | 791 | 458 | 261 | 359 | 554 | 861 | 2068 | 2450 | 1838 | 1368 | 2439 | 2815 | 3985 | 3217 | 2041 | 1396 | 1102 | 685 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 244 | 198 | 472 | 627 | 1 | 1 | 824 | 198 | 830 | 917 | 824 | 847 | 847 | 519 | 340 | 340 | 203 | 203 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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