Surf spot

North Ngala Rocks

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

Country: Australia, QLD, North West
Coordinates: -24.8980, 153.2739

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	4.3	4.4	4.7	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	5	5	5	5	5.2	5	5.3	7	6.1	7.7	7.8	7.7	6.3	6.8	7	5.8	6.3	7.5	7.3	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.6	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.4	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	12	12	15	15	18	18	17	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	14	14	12	11	11	11	11	10	10	9	9	8	9	8	7	6	5	9	18	17	20	29	30	27	21	40	42	35	37	30	24	13	16	16	14	13	14	13	12	13	10	9
Wind speed (km/h)	13	14.6	14.8	19.8	19.3	15.3	13.5	14.3	11.5	15.4	14.5	17.3	15.8	16.1	11.5	10.8	8	7.8	7.1	10.6	10.4	9.5	8	7.7	5.6	3.1	6.5	10	17.6	26.6	28.7	27.5	26.3	25.3	23.7	24	25.8	27.6	24	24.7	25.4	25.6	22.7	19.7	18.7	16.5	11.1	9.2	8.4	7.6	6.9	9.6	7.4	5.8	9.1	6.4
Wind direction	SECross	SSECross	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	ESECross-on	SECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNWGlassy	NWCross-off	WNWCross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross	SECross	SECross	SSECross	SSECross	SECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	SECross	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross	SECross	ESECross-on	ENEOnshore	ECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore

North Ngala Rocks is a remote surf spot in North West Queensland, Australia, best known for its isolated, wild setting and reef/rock break character rather than a classic beach break. It’s the kind of place that appeals to experienced surfers looking for a less crowded, more adventurous session.

Typical surf character

Break type: Rock/reef break
Wave quality: Can offer powerful, clean waves when swell and wind line up
Best conditions: Usually needs a decent groundswell and favorable offshore winds
Crowds: Very light to nonexistent due to the remote location

What it’s like

Remote and rugged: Access is often difficult, and conditions can change quickly.
Hazardous terrain: Rocks, reef, and potentially shallow sections mean it’s not ideal for beginners.
Best for confident surfers: You’ll want solid experience handling powerful waves and tricky entries/exits.

Things to keep in mind

Check tides carefully: Reef and rock spots can be highly tide-dependent.
Watch for hazards: Sharp rocks, coral, and strong currents may be present.
Local knowledge matters: Conditions in remote QLD surf zones can vary a lot, so updated local info is valuable.