Tea Tree Bay surf report
Classic Noosa point inside the national park, at its best on a bigger south-east swell.
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Tomorrow at Tea Tree Bay (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 9am–11am
Fun.
Glassy, no wind, waist-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around waist high (0.7m faces), on the small side, even for an intermediate surfer.
- 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 Tea Tree Bay good?
- Best wind
- South-south-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East-north-east to south-south-east
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1.4m. Bigger than 1.4m 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 Tea Tree Bay for your level.
Watch out
Rocks along the point and a competitive line-up.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Tea Tree Bay?
Tea Tree Bay 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 Tea Tree Bay?
A south-south-westerly wind (SSW) blows straight offshore at Tea Tree Bay, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Tea Tree Bay good for beginners?
Not really. Tea Tree Bay is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Noosa (First Point) or Peregian.
What should I watch out for at Tea Tree Bay?
Rocks along the point and a competitive line-up.
Nearby breaks
- Noosa (First Point) 1.1 km
- Sunshine Beach 3.1 km
- Peregian 11.2 km