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West-northwest is the clean wind.
Southeast is the best swell, with east-southeast still a strong backup.
Expect an exposed open coast, rips, and fewer people than the core Noosa breaks.
Surf GuideQueensland
Castaways Beach
Castaways Beach is Noosa eastern beach break: a quiet stretch between Sunrise Beach and Marcus Beach, with a clean west-northwest wind window, a southeast swell preference, and plenty of room when the banks are lined up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Castaways Beach in Queensland.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationQueensland, AU
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The beach works through the tide cycle, so watch the bank shape rather than chasing a narrow tide window.
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