Noosa Main Beach surf forecast
Noosa Heads · Queensland · Australia
The north-facing town beach at Noosa Heads, sheltered by the national park headland. Small, clean waves peel mostly to the right, and the area beside the rock groyne is where the surf schools teach. It often runs on from the points on bigger swells but is usually small.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces NE
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- NE, ENE, E
- Best wind
- SSW, S, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- All year; best on summer north-east swells
- Typical size
- 0.3-1.2 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- Rips and bigger waves at and north of the groyne; Busy with surf lessons and swimmers
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Noosa.
Nearby spots
- Noosa First Point, Noosa Heads
- Johnsons (Little Cove), Noosa Heads
- Boiling Pot (National Park), Noosa Heads
- Tea Tree Bay, Noosa Heads
- The Granites, Noosa Heads
- Alexandria Bay, Noosa Heads
Questions
Is Noosa Main Beach good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rips and bigger waves at and north of the groyne; busy with surf lessons and swimmers. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Noosa Main Beach?
NE, ENE, E swell, SSW, S, SE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.3-1.2 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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