Australia
Queensland
All levels
Point break

Surfing Noosa: Complete Guide

Noosa's five right-hand points (First Point through Granite Bay) are arguably the best longboard waves in the world — long, slow, and machine-perfect on the right cyclone swell. The town is upscale-relaxed.

Wave type
Point break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
December – April
Swell
E – SE (cyclone swell)
Wind
Offshore SW
Water temp
21–27°C
Crowd
Heavy

Why surf Noosa?

World-renowned longboard waves, tropical Queensland warmth, polished beach-town lifestyle.

Beginner-friendly?

First Point and Main Beach are gentle and beginner-friendly outside peak season.

Hazards & local knowledge

Crowded points, occasional jellyfish in summer.

Nearby towns

Sunshine Beach • Coolum • Brisbane

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