Noosa Main Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a pretty flat run for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and often messy conditions. There’s no solid swell to get excited about, and the energy readings are, for the most part, pretty anemic. The first few days are a write-off, with nothing worthwhile to paddle out for. The water temp at Noosa Main Beach is sitting at 68.5°F, which is about 1.4°F cooler than usual for this time of year – not a big deal, just a touch on the fresh side.

Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th are a total no-go. Tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The glassy calm on Wednesday morning might look nice, but with only 0.3 ft of swell, it’s a lake. Thursday 6th is slightly better but still very marginal. The glassy morning is a tease, but the swell is just too small. Friday 7th is the first day where you might actually get a few grovelly waves. The swell bumps up to 2.6 ft from the ENE (7 seconds), and the cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. The energy is weak at 73, but it’s surfable for a beginner on a longboard. It’s not pretty, but it’s something. Saturday morning is similar, but the wind is stronger.

Monday 10th is where the energy finally appears. The swell jumps to 3.6 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy hits 222, which is moderate. The morning is clean with a cross-shore breeze off the WNW. This is the best of the run, but it’s still a very average and small day. The afternoon gets junked up by an onshore wind.

The following week, from Tuesday 11th through to the end of the 16-day window, is pretty grim. The swell drops back to tiny, weak lumps. The wind is often strong and cross-offshore, with 15.5 mph breezes on the 15th and 16th. The swell is too small and the energy is too low to bother with. Even the longer period on the 17th (15 seconds) is from a tiny 0.3 ft swell – it’s just a ripple.

The absolute standout, if you can call it that, is Monday 10th August. The morning session at Noosa Main Beach will be the most rideable wave of the entire period. With 3.6 ft of east swell and a 9-second period, the energy is moderate (222). The WNW wind keeps it glassy and clean. It’s still small, but it’s the only day where the numbers come together. Just be aware that this spot can get crowded, and "often" is the word – so expect company.

Other than that, it’s a long, flat gap. The surf is too small and the wind is too strong for any kite surfing either. Save your energy and wait for the next system.

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