Surf spot

Etty bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Etty bay in Australia, QLD, Far North West. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, Far North West
Coordinates: -17.5825, 146.1031

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Wave energy (kJ)	52	51	40	42	46	45	40	43	29	41	29	45	44	43	30	34	55	59	59	52	46	38	36	24	24	23	23	34	32	32	29	26	25	21	20	18	16	17	25	29	31	51	57	127	133	155	118	65	103	119	122	117	104	95	84	72
Wind speed (km/h)	20.2	18.4	18.6	24.7	22.7	20.8	15	12.6	14.6	16.4	19.8	25.5	25.3	23.2	17.1	16.6	19.9	25.5	25.4	26	24.3	20.2	15.9	11.6	14	21.1	17.4	21.4	19.6	16.6	7.3	6.4	8.7	8.6	9	19.9	24	22.5	16.5	27.6	32.3	33.2	29.4	30.8	31.1	28.3	27.5	19.6	25.5	27.2	26.4	19.1	24.2	25.9	21.5	22.5
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Etty Bay (Far North Queensland, Australia) is a scenic beach near Innisfail, in the Cairns region of Queensland. It’s better known as a beautiful tropical bay than a world-famous surf break, but it can offer small, fun waves when conditions line up.

Surf character

Wave type: Usually a beach break with soft, mellow waves
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and casual surf sessions
Consistency: Not highly reliable as a surf destination
Best conditions: Light offshore winds and a decent incoming swell
Swell window: Works best on smaller to moderate swells

What it’s like

Tropical setting with a lush rainforest backdrop
Generally uncrowded compared with major surf towns
Can be affected by seasonal weather, river mouths, and changing sandbanks
Better as a relaxed coastal surf spot than a powerful performance wave

Things to keep in mind

Stingers: In tropical North Queensland, marine stingers can be present in warmer months
Crocodiles: As with many north Queensland waterways and beaches, be aware of local wildlife warnings
Conditions can change quickly: Strong currents and tropical weather systems can affect safety and surf quality

Overall

Etty Bay is more of a beautiful, laid-back tropical surf and swim spot than a standout surf destination. If you’re after a quiet session in a stunning rainforest-lined bay, it can be a rewarding place to check when the swell is right.