When should you surf Kemp Beach today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Kemp Beach today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Kemp Beach surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Kemp Beach (QLD-Central).
Best score today
—5h
Now
—00:00
Waves
1.0 m
5 s
Wind
25 km/h
Side-onshore · E
Tide
▼ 07:00 · ▲ 14:00
range 2.2 m
Light
05:23 → 18:02
Best windows today
5h0/100
0.9 m · 4 s · 23 km/h
6h0/100
0.9 m · 4 s · 22 km/h
7h0/100
0.9 m · 4 s · 25 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 25 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 22 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 25 km/h · E | low tide |
| 08:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 25 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · E | high tide |
| 15:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 26 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.0 m · 5 s | 25 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Kemp Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 07:00 · ▲ 14:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Kemp Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Kemp Beach.