Surf spot

Lamberts Beach

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Country: Australia, QLD, Far North West
Coordinates: -21.0723, 149.2293

Metric
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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
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Lamberts Beach, Queensland, Australia is a scenic surf spot on the coast near Mackay in central Queensland. It’s a beachbreak with a relaxed, local feel and is known more for its laid-back vibe and open beach setting than for heavy, world-class surf.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Beachbreak
Best swell: Usually picks up clean, medium-energy east to southeast swells
Wind: Best with light offshore winds or calm conditions; onshore trades can make it choppy
Tide: Can work across different tides depending on sandbars, but often better on mid tide
Skill level: Generally suited to beginners to intermediates, though it can get punchier when the swell is up

What to expect

Uncrowded sessions compared with more famous Queensland breaks
Shifting sandbars mean the waves can change from day to day
Easy beach access and plenty of space
The beach is exposed, so it can be affected by wind and swell direction quickly

Notes

This is not a reef or point break, so it tends to be more forgiving than many other Australian surf spots.
Conditions can vary a lot with season and weather systems, so checking local reports is important before heading out.