Johnsons (Little Cove) surf forecast
Noosa Heads · Queensland · Australia
The right-hand point that runs into Little Cove, the next point east of First Point in the Noosa National Park chain. It has a quicker take-off and a cleaner face than First Point over rock and sand, with rides that can reach a couple of hundred metres. Best on a rising tide from low, and busy whenever an east to north-east swell arrives.
- Break
- point break, rights; faces NNW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- ENE, E, NE
- Best wind
- S, SSE, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- low to mid tide
- Season
- Summer and autumn cyclone swells (December to April)
- Typical size
- 0.8-2 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- Rocks and pebbles along the point; Crowds and loose boards; Sharks and jellyfish reported
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Noosa.
Nearby spots
- Noosa First Point, Noosa Heads
- Boiling Pot (National Park), Noosa Heads
- Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Heads
- Tea Tree Bay, Noosa Heads
- The Granites, Noosa Heads
- Alexandria Bay, Noosa Heads
Questions
Is Johnsons (Little Cove) good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks and pebbles along the point; crowds and loose boards). Beginners nearby can try Noosa Main Beach, Noosa Heads.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Johnsons (Little Cove)?
ENE, E, NE swell, S, SSE, SE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 0.8-2 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Johnsons (Little Cove) are in the Surf Spoting app.