Kingscliff surf report
Long sandy beach with gentle banks. A good spot to learn when it is small and clean.
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Tomorrow at Kingscliff (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–11am
Fun.
Light cross-wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Northerly wind at 10 kn. That's cross-shore here, so expect a bit of texture.
- Waves around head high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings north-north-easterly 13 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:14 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Kingscliff good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-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 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 Kingscliff for your level.
Watch out
Rips between the banks. Swim and surf between the flags.
Surf schools at Kingscliff
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- In2Surf Surf School. Lessons usually start at 10:30am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Kingscliff?
Kingscliff is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-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 Kingscliff?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Kingscliff, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Kingscliff good for beginners?
Yes. Kingscliff is one of the better Tweed 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 Kingscliff?
Rips between the banks. Swim and surf between the flags.
Are there surf lessons at Kingscliff?
Yes: In2Surf Surf School. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Fingal Head 5.7 km
- Cabarita (Norries Head) 8.5 km
- Hastings Point 12.0 km