Surf spot

Florence bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Florence 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: -19.1232, 146.8787

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Wave period (s)	4.8	4.5	4.3	5.1	5.8	6.2	6.1	4.9	4.4	4.2	4.2	4	5.6	7.2	5.7	5.1	4.6	4.2	4	4.1	6.5	6.2	6.5	5.7	4.8	4.1	4	4	7	5.5	4.4	4.4	4	3.9	3.8	3.7	3.9	3.4	2.9	2.9	3	3	3.1	3.1	5.4	5.2	5.1	5.2	5.6	5.5	6	6.5	7.5	7.7	6.6	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	18	25	16	9	2	1	3	9	17	19	14	10	3	2	3	9	17	20	12	7	2	1	4	9	16	18	10	7	3	3	7	9	16	12	9	6	3	2	3	2	2	2	1	1	1	3	4	6	13	20	18	15	8	6	4	10
Wind speed (km/h)	19.8	13.1	13.9	24.3	34.3	30.2	27.2	25.1	20.3	15.5	13.1	20.7	31.6	29.2	26.3	28.5	20.5	13	14.5	17.5	32	32.1	27.5	29.3	23.7	17.9	17.6	21.9	29	27.4	23.8	24.9	21.2	15.5	12.7	10.8	19.7	14.6	6.1	1.1	6.3	9.8	12.5	17.3	33.4	39.7	41.1	38.7	31.7	28	21.4	36.2	37.8	35.3	31.8	31.9
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Florence Bay, QLD (Far North West / Magnetic Island) is a scenic tropical surf-and-swim spot on the eastern side of Magnetic Island near Townsville. It’s best known for its palm-fringed beach, clear water, and sheltered bay setting rather than as a heavy, reliable surf break.

Surf conditions

Wave quality: Generally small to moderate and very dependent on swell direction and local wind.
Best for: Beginners, bodyboarders, and casual longboarding on the right day, more than advanced surfers looking for powerful waves.
Consistency: Not very consistent for surf; conditions can be flat or choppy.
Wind: Offshore winds are limited by the bay’s orientation, so it can get affected by onshore or cross-shore breezes.
Tide: Tidal change can make a noticeable difference to the shape and depth of the shorebreak.

Spot character

Setting: Tropical, secluded, and beautiful, with granite boulders, clear turquoise water, and surrounding bushland.
Crowds: Usually light, though beachgoers and snorkelers can be present.
Hazards: Watch for rocks, marine stingers in season, strong tropical sun, and changing conditions after weather systems.

Nearby vibe

Florence Bay is more of a bayside beach escape than a classic surf destination. People often visit for: - swimming - snorkeling - relaxing on the beach - scenic coastal walks