Surf spot

Emu Park

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Country: Australia, QLD
Coordinates: -23.2568, 150.8301

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Wave period (s)	4.1	4.5	4.3	4.7	4.5	4	4.1	4.1	3.3	3.4	3.7	4.8	5	4.8	4.8	5.2	4.5	3.7	4.1	4	5.3	4.3	4.3	5.3	4.5	3.5	3	2.9	3.3	2.9	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	5.5	2	3	4.3	4.3	5.3	6	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.3	5.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.1	4.2	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	6	4	2	1	1	2	1	1	2	3	2	2	2	2	2	1	3	4	3	2	1	0	1	1	2	4	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	3	8	7	4	2	2	2	7	8	5	4	3	2	2	2
Wind speed (km/h)	20.7	13.7	11.8	20	22.6	22.1	20.4	21.3	18.8	11.8	14	18.7	23	23.6	22.5	22.1	19.2	14	12.1	19.2	21	21.7	18.4	18.2	16.5	10.7	9.3	14.6	17.4	17.2	8.5	5.2	5.2	6.5	7.1	6.6	5.4	8.1	4.3	24.2	26.8	26.5	24.2	23.7	25.6	25.9	24.2	27.9	26.3	14.9	14.5	23.2	27.1	28.9	26.4	26.3
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Emu Park is a small coastal town on the Capricorn Coast in Queensland, and its surf options are more about relaxed beach breaks than heavy, world-class waves. The main appeal is the scenic setting: a laid-back seaside vibe, long stretches of beach, and warm water for much of the year.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly beach breaks with sand-bottom peaks.
Best conditions: Generally best with a small to mid-size swell and light offshore winds.
Consistency: Can be inconsistent, depending on swell direction and sand movement.
Skill level: Usually better suited to beginners and intermediate surfers, though good days can still offer fun, clean waves for more experienced riders.

What to expect

Friendly, uncrowded feel compared with bigger surf towns.
Soft, cruisy waves are more common than powerful barrels.
Warm tropical-subtropical water, so a shorty or even just boardshorts/rash vest may be enough in summer.
Watch for shorebreak and changing sandbanks, especially after storms.

Local vibe

Emu Park is more of a quiet coastal escape than a surfing hotspot. It’s a good place if you want: - a mellow surf session, - a scenic beach day, - and a low-key holiday atmosphere.