Noosa, Queensland: beginners’ point break

Wouldn’t it be nice to experience a point break without having to worry about getting pummeled on the rocks? So when you hear that Noosa is considered both 1) good and 2) calm… don’t you just want to go? 🥰 I do!

🌊 The surf
“Noosa” means “a place of shade”, but Noosa Main Beach and the point breaks of the National Park are just dreamy. It’s one of the few spots in Australia where long, peeling right-handers break over a sandy bottom with minimal consequence. Main Beach and Johnson’s are small-wave spots, great for total beginners.

🚿 Water quality
Generally excellent. Noosa is a national park, after all. Just avoid surfing right after heavy rain—runoff happens everywhere.

👙 Wardrobe
No wetsuits needed most of the year (this must be nice). In summer, it’s boardies and bikinis all day. In winter (June–August), you might want a spring suit or 3/2 depending on your tolerance for chill.

☀️ Best time for beginners to go
Summer (Dec–Feb): Warm water, small and friendly surf, but you know—holiday crowds.

⚠️ Hazards
Crowds, especially during the Noosa Festival of Surfing (usually March).

🏄 Rentals + lessons
You’ll find board rentals and surf lessons right on Main Beach. There are also tons of surf schools offering beginner packages, longboard coaching, and even some surf retreats.

🍉 When you’re not surfing

• Walk the Noosa National Park trail for dolphins, koalas, and the views
• Hire a boat or just paddleboard on the Noosa River
• I keep hearing about gelatos from Massimo’s 🍨
• Shop and snack your way through Hastings Street
• Hit the Eumundi Markets

🧳 Solo friendly?
Absolutely. Noosa is safe, walkable, and chill, with surf hostels, friendly locals, and tons of other learners in the lineup.