The Surf Window

First Point Noosa

Queensland, Australia

Point breakIntermediate

The innermost and most accessible of Noosa's famous points, a long, slow right-hand wave in the national park that is a longboarding pilgrimage destination from around the world.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size2-5ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

March–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Rock and sand

Shape

Long, gentle, rolling right, perfect for nose-riding

Length

100–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner–Intermediate
  • •Why: Long, forgiving waves with a gentle take-off, the closest thing to a perfect beginner point break in Australia.

Hazards

  • •Rock bottom, not sand
  • •Crowds, First Point is internationally famous
  • •Right-of-way can be confusing with many beginners and longboards in a tight space

Local Tips

  • •Longboards and mid-lengths unlock the full magic of the wave; shortboards feel out of place here.
  • •The early morning glass-off (6–8am) before the sea breeze arrives is the best window for uncrowded, silky waves.

Location

Map showing the location of First Point Noosa in Queensland, Australia

-26.3653, 153.0928