Surf spot

Inskip Point

Forecast conditions and map view for Inskip Point in Australia, QLD, North West. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, QLD, North West
Coordinates: -25.8391, 153.0747

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Wave period (s)	5	5.5	5	5.3	5	5	6.7	5.4	4.8	4.8	4.9	5.1	5	4.9	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.9	5	5	5	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	6	5.5	5.5	7	6.8	7	7.1	7	7.7	7.5	7.3	7.1	6.8	6.5	7.3	7.6	7.5	7.8	6.8	7.1	7	7.1	6.9	6.8	7	7	7
Wave energy (kJ)	35	31	29	44	40	31	44	30	35	41	44	44	44	39	31	31	28	28	27	26	26	26	28	26	25	25	23	21	20	17	20	26	102	216	251	233	184	142	164	227	265	265	220	167	166	149	145	159	192	198	192	156	149	149	158	138
Wind speed (km/h)	8.2	10.8	14	16.8	17.3	16.3	10.6	13.2	8.8	7.7	8.2	14.3	14.8	12.6	8.5	6.8	4.2	5.4	4.3	8.3	12.3	12.3	10	6.9	5.1	7.3	9.4	15.4	19.7	23.8	23	24.5	21.4	19.5	17.3	18.6	20.3	18.7	21.7	21.1	19.8	14.8	11	15.5	16.6	15.3	9.7	5.8	6.4	5.8	4.6	6.6	16.1	14.2	10.5	5.9
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Inskip Point, Queensland (North West region) is a remote, sandy headland area near Rainbow Beach and the gateway to Fraser Island/K’gari. It’s more of a beachbreak than a classic point or reef surf spot, and conditions are heavily influenced by sand movement, tides, and swell angle.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Beachbreak, occasionally with banks that shape up nicely
Swell exposure: Open to the Pacific, but quality depends on sandbars and wind
Best conditions: Clean easterly to southeast swell with light offshore or low-wind conditions
Wave quality: Can range from fun and cruisy to punchy and hollow when the sandbanks line up
Crowds: Usually lighter than more accessible southeast QLD surf spots, though holiday periods can bring more people

Conditions and environment

Wind: Best with westerly or southwest winds for offshore/clean conditions
Tides: Often tide-sensitive; mid tide can be a good starting point, but this varies with the banks
Hazards: Strong currents, shifting sandbars, shorebreak sections, and remote access considerations
Access: 4WD access is common in the area, and conditions can change quickly with weather and tides

Overall vibe

Inskip Point is a low-key, adventure-style surf destination. It’s not known for consistency like a major surf town break, but when the sandbanks and swell line up, it can produce enjoyable beachbreak surf in a scenic, less crowded setting.