Kings Beach (Caloundra) surf report

Small, sheltered beach with patrols and gentle waves on most days.

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Tomorrow at Kings Beach (Caloundra) (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–11am

Perfect.

Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.

Barely any wind (5 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
Low tide and rising at 10am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
Wind swings north-easterly 6 kn around 11am, so it'll get choppy.

Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.

When is Kings Beach (Caloundra) good?

Best wind: West-north-westerly (offshore) or none
Best swell: North-east to south
Best tide: Mid tide
Suits: Learner+

Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.

It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A west-north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Kings Beach (Caloundra) for your level.

Watch out

Rocks at either end.

Frequently asked

What are the best conditions for surfing Kings Beach (Caloundra)?

Kings Beach (Caloundra) is best with a west-north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-east to south swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.

What wind is offshore at Kings Beach (Caloundra)?

A west-north-westerly wind (WNW) blows straight offshore at Kings Beach (Caloundra), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.

Is Kings Beach (Caloundra) good for beginners?

Yes. Kings Beach (Caloundra) is one of the better Sunshine Coast spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.

What should I watch out for at Kings Beach (Caloundra)?

Rocks at either end.

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