Agnes Water
Agnes Water is Queensland's most northerly surf town—a laid-back coastal village that marks the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The main beach offers gentle beach break waves that are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. Cyclone swells from January to April provide the best conditions, but the trade winds can make it challenging. The town has a distinct backpacker vibe, with surf schools, hostels, and a relaxed atmosphere. Being this far north means warm water year-round and the unique opportunity to combine surfing with reef exploration.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 130°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 230° - 310°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
2/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Access: Gateway to Great Barrier Reef. Backpacker town.
Best Season
Peak: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Secondary: May-Oct
Cyclone swells Jan-April. Trade winds make it tricky.