Surf spot

Second Beach Tannum Sands

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Country: Australia, QLD, Far North West
Coordinates: -23.9429, 151.3724

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NNE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	3.8	4	4	4.3	4.5	4.5	3.6	3.8	4	4.1	4.1	4.3	4.4	4.5	3.6	3.5	3.6	3.8	3.9	4	4.3	2.6	4.5	4.5	3.6	3.8	4.3	4.5	4.3	4.7	2.2	2.4	3	4.4	4.9	5	4.5	5.2	4.5	4.2	4.3	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.1	4	4.1	4.2	4.4	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.3	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	3	3	3	3	4	4	5	4	4	3	3	3	3	3	4	4	4	3	3	3	3	1	2	2	2	2	1	2	1	1	1	0	1	3	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	4	4	3	3	4	7	7	5	5	4	2	3	3	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	8.3	9.4	18.4	26.9	27.4	15.8	10.1	9	8.8	9	18.7	23.1	22.3	17.2	11.5	7.9	7.2	7.2	14.8	20.1	18.7	5.4	3.3	5.4	4.2	6.1	6.2	19.8	18.2	17.4	19.9	22.4	22.2	19.1	22.5	30.7	28.2	27.7	16.3	9.4	8.7	9.5	18.8	27.2	27.7	16.7	9.2	7.6	7.6	6.5	14	19.8	18.1	7.1	1.4
Wind direction	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	ESECross-off	ENECross-on	ECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	ESECross-off	ENECross-on	ECross	ECross	SECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	ECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross	SGlassy	SWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	NNEOnshore	NECross-on	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	ESECross-off	ENECross-on	ECross	ECross	SSECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	ENECross	ENECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	EGlassy

Second Beach, Tannum Sands (QLD, Australia) is a relaxed beach break on the central Queensland coast, best known for its easy access and laid-back local feel.

Spot overview

Type: Beach break
Location: Tannum Sands, near Gladstone, Queensland
Vibe: Quiet, uncrowded, and more low-key than many better-known Queensland surf towns
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on conditions

Wave quality

Second Beach typically offers soft, crumbly waves that can be fun for longboards, mals, and learners. On the right swell and tide, it can throw up cleaner peaks, but it’s generally a more forgiving and mellow setup than powerful reef breaks.

Best conditions

Swell: Small to moderate easterly or southeasterly swell tends to work best
Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are ideal
Tide: Often best around mid tide, though this can vary with sand movement
Season: Queensland’s better surf periods are usually influenced by East Coast lows, tropical systems, or trade swell

Hazards and considerations

Sandbars shift regularly, so the wave quality can change quickly
Marine stingers can be a concern in warmer months
Strong sun and currents are always worth keeping in mind
After heavy weather, rips and uneven banks can make conditions less predictable

Local feel

Tannum Sands is more of a quiet coastal community than a surf hotspot, so Second Beach usually has a friendly, uncrowded atmosphere. It’s a good place for a casual surf session rather than a high-performance hunt.