Kings Beach

Kings Beach (Caloundra) is an exposed beach-break with a rock-and-sand bottom that can produce fairly consistent surf and is workable across the year. It’s commonly described as giving fun, playful waves on small-to-mid peaky swell, with both lefts and rights depending on the swell and where you position along the beach. The southern groyne is specifically noted as a place that can shape thicker, cylindrical lefts when NE–SE swell lines up. Wind support is mixed, but the spot can offer offshore NW conditions for grooming. At the spot-guide level, wind is frequently 'blown' (43%) with a smaller share that’s described as 'clean' (14%), which can affect how polished the wave faces feel. When winds are north to northwest, conditions are described as offshore for surfing; when the wind shifts toward southeast, it can get messy. For surf quality, the working swell is small to moderate, with optimal swell windows described from roughly 0.3–1.0 m in one profile and 0.5–2.0 m in another. Reported swell direction preferences also vary slightly by profile, including south and south–southeast themes, while the NE–SE groyne detail is highlighted for the best thick lefts. Tide guidance is also not fully consistent across sources (mid tide versus all-tides), so checking local conditions on the day remains important. Safety is a key part of the session planning: rocks are present (especially around the southern headland and groyne areas), and the spot is associated with sharks and jellyfish, plus pollution risk after heavy rain. Rip currents are also mentioned near the groyne/headlands, and swimming zones are flagged with a clear restriction that surfing is prohibited between the red and yellow flags. With year-round lifeguard presence and easy public access, Kings Beach remains a practical and family-friendly choice, but it still demands careful awareness of the ocean conditions.