Noosa (First Point) surf report
Famous longboard point in Noosa Heads. Soft, peeling rights when a south-east swell wraps in.
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Tomorrow at Noosa (First Point) (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 9am–11am
Perfect.
Glassy, no wind, waist-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around waist high (0.6m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 8 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 10am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings north-easterly 5 kn around 11am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:15 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Noosa (First Point) good?
- Best wind
- South-south-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East-north-east to south-south-east
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A south-south-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Noosa (First Point) for your level.
Watch out
Very crowded on good days. Keep out of the way of surfers on the wave.
Surf schools at Noosa (First Point)
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf. Lessons usually start at 8:45am, 10:45am, 1:15pm.
- Go Ride A Wave Noosa. Lessons usually start at 10am, 1pm.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Noosa (First Point)?
Noosa (First Point) is best with a south-south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east-north-east to south-south-east swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Noosa (First Point)?
A south-south-westerly wind (SSW) blows straight offshore at Noosa (First Point), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Noosa (First Point) good for beginners?
Yes. Noosa (First Point) is one of the better Sunshine Coast spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Noosa (First Point)?
Very crowded on good days. Keep out of the way of surfers on the wave.
Are there surf lessons at Noosa (First Point)?
Yes: Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf, Go Ride A Wave Noosa. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Tea Tree Bay 1.1 km
- Sunshine Beach 3.2 km
- Peregian 10.7 km