Noosa - Tea Tree Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Noosa – Tea Tree Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, there’s a bit of a wait. Wednesday morning the 15th is tiny and messy, with just 1ft of weak ESE swell (23) and cross-off winds. Not worth paddling out for. That’s the first couple of days gone – nothing to get excited about.

Things start to get interesting on Thursday the 16th, but it’s a wild one. The morning brings 8ft SSE swell (911) with a short 8-second period and 19 mph cross-off winds – bumpy and tough. By the afternoon, it jumps to 12ft (1422), still 8 seconds, and 25 mph SSE cross-off winds. That’s too big for most, and the wind is strong. The water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Friday the 17th stays big but the wind swings offshore in the morning – 7ft SE swell (465) with 19 mph offshore. That’s clean, but the swell’s still short-period (7 seconds) and the size is edging into expert territory. The afternoon is messy again.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are the standout days but only for the brave. Saturday morning sees 10ft SSE swell (1377) and offshore wind, but the period is short (9 seconds) and the size is big. Sunday morning is 13ft SE swell (3451) with 25 mph offshore wind – strong offshore and clean, but hard to paddle into. This is expert-only territory. The combined energy is massive (3451), and the swell direction (SE) matches the optimum ENE for Tea Tree Bay fairly well, but the size is the limiting factor.

Monday the 20th is the best on offer for experienced surfers. 15ft SE swell (3821) with 22 mph offshore wind – fresh offshore and clean. The period is 10 seconds, so it has some push. This is a true stand-out for big-wave chargers. The swell direction is good, the wind is clean, but the size is only for those with serious skills.

From Tuesday the 21st through to Friday the 24th, things settle into a more manageable range. Tuesday afternoon sees 8ft ESE swell (1140) with 16 mph offshore wind – clean and good for intermediates. The period is 10 seconds, so decent shape. Wednesday the 22nd is similar with 7ft ESE swell (947) and gentle offshore winds. Thursday the 23rd is a highlight with a 8ft ESE swell (1702) and a 12-second period – that’s a groundswell, and it’ll be clean with gentle offshore winds. Great for experienced surfers, and the longer period means better waves. Friday the 24th keeps it going with 8ft ESE swell (1256) and an 11-second period, moderate offshore wind.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees a slight drop in size but still surfable, with 6ft to 7ft ESE swell, but the wind picks up to 19 mph offshore. The period drops to 7-10 seconds, so the quality is a bit mixed.

The final few days, from the 29th to the 30th, are small and glassy. Wednesday the 29th morning has 4ft E swell (289) with glassy conditions – perfect for a longboard or a beginner. The period is 10 seconds, so there’s some shape. Thursday the 30th is similar, with 4ft to 4ft ESE swell. Crowds are often at Tea Tree Bay, so expect company.

The absolute best on offer is Monday the 20th for the big-wave crew – 15ft SE swell, fresh offshore, massive energy. For the rest of us, Thursday the 23rd through Friday the 24th is the sweet spot: 8ft to 8ft, clean, longer period, and good shape. That’s your pick for a solid session without the hazard.

Rusty.

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