Surf spot

Radical Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Radical 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: -19.1125, 146.8745

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.6	1	0.8	0.6	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.6	1	0.7	0.6	0.2	0.3	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.4	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.8	1	0.9	0.8	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.3
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	ENE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.1	4.6	4.5	5.5	6.5	7.3	7	5.8	4.6	4.3	4.2	4.2	5	7.2	6.8	6.3	5.2	4.3	4.2	4.3	7.2	7.7	7.8	6.4	5.2	4.3	4	4.1	7.2	5.4	4.5	4.2	4.3	4.1	3.9	3.8	3.6	3.8	4.4	3.5	2.8	3.5	3.3	3.6	4.3	5.3	6.8	6.5	5.7	5.3	5.3	5	6.5	8.3	8	7.1
Wave energy (kJ)	38	37	26	12	6	4	4	8	28	30	20	15	3	5	4	8	22	36	20	12	5	5	4	9	20	35	17	11	5	4	10	18	18	22	15	9	6	4	4	2	2	2	2	7	6	3	6	11	39	58	49	35	14	6	6	7
Wind speed (km/h)	18.4	14.4	14.8	21.1	30.6	29.2	27.7	24.5	18.8	12.7	12.4	20.2	31.1	28.9	25	26.8	20.3	14.5	16.6	20.9	33.3	30.7	27.7	26.7	26	17.3	11.4	17.3	23.3	23.7	20.5	21.3	16.6	12.3	13.4	9.8	15.3	13.5	6.6	1	6.4	10.1	11	15.6	28.8	29.1	34	34.8	33.9	32.6	31	36.6	34.9	36.5	34.2	34.2
Wind direction	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ENECross-on	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SOffshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	SEGlassy	SWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	ECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESEBlown out	ECross	EBlown out	ESECross	ESECross-off

Radical Bay, QLD (Far North West) is a remote, scenic beach break known more for its seclusion and natural beauty than for consistent, world-class surf. It sits in a sparsely populated part of Far North Queensland, so the vibe is usually quiet and uncrowded.

Surf characteristics

Type: Mostly a beach break with shifting sandbanks
Wave quality: Can be fun when conditions line up, but it’s generally inconsistent
Best swell: Typically works best with a good-sized ground swell and favorable wind
Wind: Offshore or light winds are best; strong onshore winds can quickly spoil conditions
Skill level: Better for intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s breaking well, though smaller days may suit learners if the surf is mellow

Conditions and hazards

Consistency: Not a reliable everyday surf spot
Tropical environment: Expect heat, strong sun, and possibly sudden weather changes
Marine life: Like much of northern Queensland, be mindful of stingers in warmer months and other local marine hazards
Remote access: Facilities may be limited, so planning ahead is important

Overall vibe

Radical Bay is the kind of place you go for a quiet surf session in a beautiful, remote setting rather than guaranteed performance waves. When it’s on, it can offer enjoyable, uncrowded beachbreak waves with a very relaxed tropical feel.