Surf spot

Kemp Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Kemp Beach in Australia, QLD, Central-Queensland. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Central-Queensland
Coordinates: -23.1733, 150.7919

Metric
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Wave period (s)	3.7	3.6	3.9	4.4	5.2	4.8	4.6	5.2	4.1	3.8	4.3	4	4.5	4.3	4.5	5.1	4.2	3.3	3.3	3.5	3.9	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	4.4	2.3	2.1	2.8	3.1	5	5.7	7	5.8	6.8	6.7	5.4	5.8	5.7	5.9	6.3	6.7	6.3	5.9	4.8	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.7	5	4.9	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	2	3	3	2	1	2	1	1	4	4	2	2	1	1	1	1	3	4	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	3	2	0	3	2	10	6	6	3	2	2	3	3	7	6	4	3	2	1	1	2
Wind speed (km/h)	17.1	15.8	17.1	23.3	24.1	22.3	20.1	21.6	20.5	20.2	16.9	20.2	21.5	21.2	19.1	18.9	17.9	16.6	13.3	18.5	18.3	15.3	10.8	7.4	3.5	3.3	7	5.8	14.6	18.6	15.1	18.7	29.3	33.8	30.5	30.3	30.3	29.1	25.9	28.3	28.8	23.8	18	24.3	25.2	24	20.8	18.9	17.3	11.8	12.1	17.2	18.5	15.9	11.4	9.8
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Kemp Beach (Central Queensland, QLD) is a relatively quiet stretch of coastline rather than a famous high-performance surf break. It’s the kind of place surfers head to for a more low-key, uncrowded session and a classic regional Queensland beach vibe.

Surf characteristics

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Usually best with a solid swell and suitable wind alignment; can be inconsistent at times
Wave shape: Often soft and crumbly on smaller days, with the chance of better-shaped peaks when conditions line up
Crowds: Generally light compared with more well-known Queensland surf spots
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers when conditions are manageable, though more experienced surfers may enjoy it on the right swell

Conditions and environment

Wind/swell sensitivity: Like many open beaches, it depends a lot on swell direction and local winds
Beach setting: Open, natural coastline with a relaxed, regional feel
Hazards: Typical beach-break concerns such as shifting sandbanks, rips, and variable takeoff zones

Overall feel

Kemp Beach is best thought of as a laid-back, uncrowded Central Queensland surf beach rather than a destination break. It’s a good option if you want a quieter session and don’t mind variable conditions.