Noosa Tea Tree
Noosa Tea Tree is the second point in the legendary Noosa point break series, sitting between First Point and Nationals in the Noosa National Park. The wave breaks over boulders and is hollower and more powerful than the mellow First Point, demanding better positioning and more commitment. When solid E-NE swell pushes through, Tea Tree can connect with First Point below and Nationals above for rides measured in the hundreds of metres. The walk through the national park to reach it adds to the anticipation.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (80°)
- Direction range
- 30° - 90°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m - 2.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Offshore range
- 170° - 240°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Walk through Noosa National Park from Noosa Heads. ~15 minute walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Noosa Tea Tree?
Noosa Tea Tree is a point break in Noosa Heads, Australia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Noosa Tea Tree?
Noosa Tea Tree picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the E. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2.1 to 2.9m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Noosa Tea Tree?
A SSW wind is dead offshore at Noosa Tea Tree, and anything from the S round to the WSW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Noosa Tea Tree?
Noosa Tea Tree is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Noosa Tea Tree?
The most reliable run of swell at Noosa Tea Tree comes Feb to May. There's a second window in Jun to Jul too. Autumn cyclone swells and E-NE groundswell season.
How cold is the water at Noosa Tea Tree?
The water at Noosa Tea Tree averages around 23°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Noosa Tea Tree good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Boulder bottom. Can be crowded when connecting through the Noosa points.
How do I get to Noosa Tea Tree?
The nearest airport on our list is MCY, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. Walk through Noosa National Park from Noosa Heads. ~15 minute walk.
What other surf spots are near Noosa Tea Tree?
The closest breaks we track are Noosa Nationals (0.8 km), Noosa First Point (2.0 km) and Coolum Beach (17 km), handy when Noosa Tea Tree isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Feb-May
Secondary: Jun, Jul
Autumn cyclone swells and E-NE groundswell season.
Getting There
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Double Island Point
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