Surf spot

Lamberts Beach - The Reef

Forecast conditions and map view for Lamberts Beach - The Reef 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: -21.0740, 149.2295

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0	0	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	SE	SSE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	ESE	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	ESE	E	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	4.8	5	5.1	4.3	4.6	5.3	4.6	4.6	4.7	4.2	2.9	4	4.4	4.1	3.4	3.2	2.7	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.4	2	2.2	2.3	2.3	2.5	3	4.2	4.9	6.2	6.2	6.3	4.7	4.9	6.5	7.5	6.3	7.1	6	6	6.3	6.2	6.2	5.7	5	4.6	4.2	3.5	3.2	3	3	2.6	2.9	2.8	2.6
Wave energy (kJ)	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	2	3	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	6.4	6.8	8.2	22.7	22.9	20	10.2	8.9	6.2	5.8	6.8	20.7	21.9	17.2	6.9	4.3	5.4	6.1	5.2	10.6	14.5	12.1	5	3.6	5.4	6.8	8.3	23.3	27.9	23.8	18.7	15.9	16.4	17.5	20.9	26.4	25.3	22	13.4	11	10.6	11.9	14.3	20.8	20.9	17.9	8.9	5	5.4	5.4	5.2	12.4	16	16.6	6.4	3.1
Wind direction	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SSWGlassy	SWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ECross-on	NNWOffshore	NWGlassy	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SSWGlassy

Lamberts Beach – The Reef is a surf spot in Queensland, Australia, in the Far North West region. It’s a reef break, which means waves break over a reef rather than a sandy bottom, so the waves can be cleaner and more powerful than beach breaks.

Quick description

Wave type: Reef break
Typical character: Faster, punchier, and more defined waves
Best for: Surfers comfortable with reef setups and occasional hollow sections
Hazards: Shallow reef, sharp coral/rocks, and potentially strong currents

What it’s like

Lamberts Beach – The Reef usually offers a more structured wave shape than nearby sand-bottom spots. Depending on swell direction and tide, it can produce fun, clean walls and sometimes barreling sections. Because it’s a reef, wave quality can be very good when conditions line up, but it can also be unforgiving if you’re not used to reef surfing.

Conditions to watch

Swell: Needs enough size and the right angle to break well
Wind: Offshore or light winds help keep it clean
Tide: Tide can make a big difference on reef spots—too low may expose too much reef, while too high can reduce shape

Suitability

This spot is generally better for: - Intermediate to advanced surfers - People confident in reef-break etiquette and safety - Surfers who want more powerful waves than a standard beach break