Parsons Beach surf report
Beach break west of Waitpinga with punchy banks.
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Tomorrow at Parsons Beach (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 1pm–4pm
Pumping.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.3m faces), a good size for an intermediate surfer.
- South-south-westerly swell at 10 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and dropping at 3pm, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-south-westerly 5 kn around 4pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 8:45 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Parsons Beach good?
- Best wind
- Northerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-east to west-south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1.5m. Bigger than 1.5m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days. A northerly 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 Parsons Beach for your level.
Watch out
Strong rips. Not patrolled.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Parsons Beach?
Parsons Beach is best with a northerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-east to west-south-west swell and mid tide. It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days.
What wind is offshore at Parsons Beach?
A northerly wind (N) blows straight offshore at Parsons Beach, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Parsons Beach good for beginners?
Not really. Parsons Beach is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Middleton or Goolwa.
What should I watch out for at Parsons Beach?
Strong rips. Not patrolled.