Surf spot

Slade Point

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

Country: Australia, QLD, Central-Queensland
Coordinates: -21.0633, 149.2241

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.3	0	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2
Wave direction	E	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	4.3	4.2	3.8	4.3	5	5.5	5.5	5.3	4.8	5.2	5.1	5.5	5.1	4.6	4.5	4.8	5	4.7	4.3	3.3	4.2	3.6	3.6	3.4	2.9	2.6	2.5	2.5	2.4	2.5	2.1	2	2.1	2.1	2.4	3	4	5.8	6.8	7	7.2	6.3	6.6	6.4	7	7.7	7.3	6.7	6.3	6.5	6.2	4.7	6	6.3	5.8	5
Wave energy (kJ)	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	8	8.8	20.2	22.4	19.7	11.7	8.7	6.6	7.8	8.8	20	22.6	19.9	10.7	8.3	6.7	7.3	8.1	19.8	21.7	18.6	8.1	4.4	5.9	5.2	5.6	9.4	15.3	14.4	2.4	2.2	6	6.2	8.4	21	27.2	23.2	17.5	15	19.3	22.4	20	26.4	25.6	23.2	14.9	10.2	11	9.1	10	20.9	19.8	17.7	8.6	4.2
Wind direction	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SEOffshore	SECross-off	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SGlassy	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ECross	NNWGlassy	WGlassy	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SSEGlassy

Slade Point, Queensland, Australia — Surf Spot Description

Slade Point is a coastal headland near Mackay in Central Queensland. It’s a scenic, rocky point with a mix of exposed coastline, small beaches, and reefy sections that can produce surf when swell lines up well. The area is better known for short, localized waves rather than long, world-class breaks.

Wave characteristics

Type: Mostly reef/point-style and beachbreak setups around the headland
Wave quality: Can be fun on the right swell, but inconsistent and highly tide- and wind-dependent
Best conditions: Usually works best with clean, light offshore winds and a solid southeast swell
Wave size: Typically more of a small-to-moderate surf spot, though bigger swells can make it powerful and less forgiving

Conditions and challenges

The spot is influenced by reef, rocks, and shallow sections, so it can be technical and hazardous
Depending on the exact break, there may be strong currents, exposed reef, and sharp takeoff zones
Conditions can change quickly with tide and swell direction

Crowd and vibe

Usually less crowded than major surf destinations
Often attracts local surfers who know the area well
More of a regional surf option than a destination break

Best for

Surfers comfortable reading reef-affected waves
Intermediate to advanced surfers on the right day
Those looking for a quiet, scenic session rather than a highly consistent wave

Overall

Slade Point is a nice local surf area with potential, especially when the swell is right, but it’s not a guaranteed everyday wave. It suits surfers who are happy to chase conditions and handle a bit of reefy, exposed coastline.