Surf spot

North Wall Mackay Harbour Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for North Wall Mackay Harbour Beach 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: -21.0988, 149.2262

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Wave period (s)	5	5	5.5	5	4.9	4	4	3.9	4	4	3.5	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.6	4.3	4	4	4.7	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.1	4	3.5	3.5	3.3	3.5	3	3.1	2.9	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.6	2.5	2	2	2.2	2.6	3	4.1	5.8	6.5	6.5	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.7	6.9	6	5.4	4.7	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	4	4	4	2	1	1	2	2	2	2	3	1	1	1	2	2	3	2	2	0	1	1	2	3	3	2	3	2	1	0	2	2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	3	4	7	4	3	1	2	2	3	4
Wind speed (km/h)	10.7	7.7	7.7	22.9	20.5	16.5	9.2	5.2	5.4	4.9	11.3	18.3	20.7	18.7	12.1	7.6	7.2	7.2	6.2	20.9	21.8	18.2	7.7	5.2	4.7	5.1	5.4	17.3	18.6	15.4	4.9	3.6	4.8	6.2	4.7	9.2	19.7	12.9	4	2.6	4.8	6.1	7.4	22.1	24.6	19.6	15.1	12.6	14.6	15.2	17.6	25.8	24.7	23.1	17.2	18.8
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North Wall, Mackay Harbour Beach (QLD, Australia) is a harbour-mouth surf break on the North Queensland coast, exposed to small-to-moderate swell and often shaped by the harbour wall and local sand movement. It’s not a classic tropical point or reef setup, but more of a coastal wall/harbour break that can produce fun waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a mixed sand-and-structure break with waves reflecting off or running along the wall.
Best swell: Generally picks up east to northeast swell; it may also work on smaller pulse swells because the wall can concentrate energy.
Wind: Tends to be better with offshore or light variable winds; strong onshore winds can make it messy quickly.
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, but quality is often inconsistent and highly dependent on tide, sand, and swell direction.
Crowds: Typically local and low-key, though it can get busy when it’s the best option around.

Conditions and hazards

Rock wall / harbour infrastructure: Be careful of the concrete/rock wall, especially at higher surf or low light.
Shifting sandbars: Wave shape can change a lot from week to week.
Currents: Harbour entrances and wall-adjacent breaks can have strong rips and currents.
Boats and harbour traffic: Keep aware of marine activity near the harbour.

Best for

Intermediate surfers who want a quick, local session
Shortboarders looking for a punchy wall
Bodyboarders and foilers when the surf is small and clean

Overall vibe

A practical, no-frills local surf spot that works when the right swell and tide align. It’s more about finding a rideable wedge or wall than chasing perfect point-break lines.