Difficulty 4
Break frequency 2
72 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
4.0m - 4.5m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
spot author
Username: longinus
Date created: 28/01/2008
recommended board
- Shaper: Aloha
- Design: AF2 Turbo
- Sizes: 6'0 to 6'8"
- Surfer Weight: 70kg to 95kg+
This high volume, versatile short board is the perfect step-up from the AF1 PRO. Designed to suit a wide range of surfers, the AF2 TURBO retains all the characteristics of a high performance short board, suc... Read more
general information
Situated on the seaward side of Magnetic Island, Florence Bay is probably the most consistent beach break in the area. Whilst it rarely breaks it does become a haven for all of the diehard locals remembering their past on the southern coast when surf was a regular part of their lives.
Accordingly you are likely to see a colourful array of boards and riders of all shapes, sizes and ability. As the beach needs a good dose of cyclonic swell to get things moving, it is rare to catch this break not affected by wind. To get here, take the ferry from nearby Townsville, hire yourself a Moke on the island and explore. There are a few other spots on the island worthy of investigation in the wake of cyclogenesis.
Wave length
<50m
Best months
November - February
Equipment
Short board, Long board
Wave type
Standard
Access
Standard Paddle
Hazards
Stingers
5 Day Forecast
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Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
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