Ann Street
- Wave, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Skill Level
- Small waves, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
Ann Street (at the Dicky Beach area) is a well-known Sunshine Coast launch for wind-powered water sports, particularly kitesurfing in north-easterly (NE) sea-breeze conditions. The beach is medium-sized with crystal-clear water and small-to-medium wave potential, and the environment is often described as exposed. For kite and wind, the key theme is NE performance: summer conditions tend to deliver reliable sea breezes that build from late morning into afternoon, and the best wind months are reported as January, February, and December. Riders commonly use the area for downwinders and bump-and-jump, with small-to-medium wave riding emphasized as a core attraction. Safety is a major focus at this spot. Hazards called out include rocks and animals, plus submerged rocks/coffee rock formations that can get very close to the surface at low tide. You should also be highly alert for swimmers and other watercraft, and avoid all kiting/boarding within flagged swimming areas. Surfing is also possible, with sources describing consistent reef/beach-break behavior that works best with east to east-southeast swell and often at lower tide. Larger swell can make the surf messy and more closed-out, and the break is exposed, so conditions can turn quickly—especially with heavy shore break around the rocky zones.
- NE sea-breeze performance and afternoon build in summer
- Crystal-clear water and small-to-medium wave conditions
- Kite-friendly for downwinders, bump-and-jump, and wave riding
- Surf can be consistent with E/SE swell, often better at lower tide
- Clear water and a consistent exposed ocean setup for wave-focused sessions
- Strong seasonal north-easterly sea-breeze support that builds through the afternoon
- Well-suited for downwinders, bump-and-jump, and small-to-medium wave riding
- Exposed conditions with hazards including rocks/coffee rock patches, especially at low tide
- Swimming flags and beachgoers make launch/exit safety-critical
- Crowded on weekends and summer school holidays
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE, ENE, NNE, N
- Offshore directions
- S
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — North-easterly sea breeze that typically builds late morning through the afternoon in summer.
- Reliability
- High during summer months due to reliable coastal sea breezes.
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts — Light gusting reported.
- Best Months
- January, February, December
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy beach with dunes/vegetation bordering the launch area.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Sources describe small to medium waves depending on conditions.
- Launch
- Medium — Narrow sandy launch around high tide that becomes wider at low tide; one source notes an ideal downwinder launch with more rigging space as the tide goes out.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Kite launch described as easy; wind/wing entry can be trickier at higher energy/swell and around rocky patches.
Through the year
Highest during summer school holidays and weekends with good wind/swell.
Late summer (January to March) can see increased rainfall and occasional tropical cyclone swells.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Popular wave-focused kiting on the Sunshine Coast with downwinder and bump-and-jump potential. Best known for performance in north-easterly winds/NE sea-breeze conditions with cross-onshore effects; reports range from beginner-leaning to intermediate.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Suitable for wave sailing in NE conditions; reported as beginner-friendly in general but can be tricky when swell is large.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.7–5.8 m²
Possible, but extra caution is advised around shore break and coffee rock patches during entry/exit; limited foil-friendliness noted.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited — Limited.
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Exposed ocean break with consistent peaks; swell from east-southeast (and E/SE) is highlighted as best.
- Optimal Swell
- E, SE
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low — Often better shaped at lower tides.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed reef/break environment.
- Wind Effect
- Reported as working best with West or South-West offshore winds for surfing; one source also notes offshore-from-w southwest.
- Bigger Swell
- Can become messy and closed-out with heavy shore break during large swells.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Described as good to average, with consistency noted.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Reported as moderate wave power; can become messy on heavy shore break.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Often peeling; can close out/messy during larger swells.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peeling peaks with a medium peel speed.
- Ride Length
- Quick peaks; rides tend to be short and punchy depending on sandbanks.
- Ride Length Details
- Quick peaks that provide short, punchy rides depending on sandbanks.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Ann Street in the full forecast view.
Ann Street wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–11 ktsGusts 22 kts
- Direction
- NE42°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2511 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.6–1.6 m6s period
- Temperature
- 19–29 °C
Over the next 7 days, Ann Street is forecast for daytime winds of 3–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 22 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 0.6–1.6 m with a period of about 6s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Animals
- Submerged rocks
- Coffee rock formations
- Rip currents
- Swimmers and beachgoers
- Other watercraft
- Bluebottles (seasonal)
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Lifeguards are seasonal.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue availability reported as limited in the area.
- Emergency Info
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital is the nearest major medical facility.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — No localism beyond routine beach respect noted.
Rules of the spot
Avoid kiting/boarding in the flagged swimming areas managed by the local Surf Life Saving Club.
- No kiting within swimming flags
- Respect beachgoers on the narrow beach sections
- Be aware of swimmers and other watercraft as you head out from the shore.
- Avoid swimmer flag areas.
- Watch out for coffee rock patches at low tide as they can be very close to the surface.
- The spot is often best on a mid to low tide to ensure enough beach for launching.
- Launching from Ann Street is ideal for downwinders, bump-and-jump, and small-to-medium waves.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Caloundra
- Nearest Town
- Caloundra
- Parking
- Limited public parking is available at the end of Ann Street and in surrounding residential streets.
- Access
- Public road access via Ann Street with a direct path to the beach. Located at the Dicky Beach area; you can hit the beach anywhere from north of Ann Street to Point Cartwright (about a 10 km stretch).
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Various holiday rentals and apartments in the Dicky Beach and Currimundi area.
- Food & Drink
- Cafes and a surf club are within walking distance in the Dicky Beach village area.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental available via local services.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Ann Street?
The best overall months at Ann Street are January, February, December.
Which wind directions work at Ann Street?
Ann Street works with NE, ENE, NNE, N winds. Offshore directions are S.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Ann Street?
Recommended equipment sizes at Ann Street: Kitesurfing: 9–12 m² · Windsurfing: 4.7–5.8 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is Ann Street suitable for?
Ann Street suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Beginner to Intermediate · Windsurfing: Beginner to Advanced · Wingfoiling: Advanced · Surfing: Intermediate.