Surf: Boiling Pot is a bit more rocky and sucky on take-off with a speed section that will either fat out or transport you into the sandy National Park section in the bay in front of the car park. Walk through this sweet shoulder section and you might connect with Johnsons, which is effectively the outside lead in to First Point where the swell loses some size and speed, making it mellow, smaller and perfect for beginners. Best waves will appear on headhigh to overhead NE-E swells, low to mid tide to keep off the rocks and any wind from SE to SW. Environment: These points which are closer to town suffer even bigger crowds as the novices and the lazy flock to the various take-off points. Flying longboards, clueless tourists and wave-hog locals all need negotiating. Many double-up, '60s style, but dont take that as an invitation to drop in. Finding somewhere to park, both on land and in the sea can be tricky, especially when the Noosa Surf Festival is on.