Queensland
North Stradbroke Island's main surf beaches offer consistent beach break and point break options exposed to open ocean swell. Cylinder Beach is the most popular, with a quality right-hand point on good swells, while the long stretch of Main Beach provides multiple beach break peaks. One of SE Queensland's most reliable surf destinations.
Swell
E to SE
1–1.5m
Wind
W to WSW (offshore)
Tide
Low to mid
Best Season
March to September
Access is by ferry from Cleveland — the crossing takes around 45 minutes and should be booked ahead on peak weekends. Facilities including surf lifesavers and cafés are available at Cylinder Beach.
Rips, remote stretches with no lifeguard coverage, strong currents around the southern tip, bluebottles common
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