SUP in Queensland
3 SUP spots in Queensland, Australia. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in Queensland: January–April, December. Then water around 27°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands, Noosa – Noosa River & Noosa – First Point.
- For beginners: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands, Noosa – Noosa River & Noosa – First Point.
Airlie Beach – Whitsunday IslandsQueensland, Australia · best January–April, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HTI 26 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Noosa – Noosa RiverQueensland, Australia · best January–April, DecemberBeginner-friendly · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ MCY 22 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in Queensland
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 28°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| MarchMar | 27°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| AprilApr | 26°C | no wetsuit | 26°C |
| MayMay | 24°C | shorty | 24°C |
| JuneJun | 22°C | shorty | 22°C |
| JulyJul | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| AugustAug | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| SeptemberSep | 22°C | shorty | 24°C |
| OctoberOct | 24°C | shorty | 26°C |
| NovemberNov | 26°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
| DecemberDec | 27°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in Queensland?
Best time for SUP in Queensland: January–April, December. Then water around 27°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Queensland?
It depends on the month: about 28°C water in February (no wetsuit) and about 21°C in August (3/2 wetsuit).
Is Queensland good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands, Noosa – Noosa River & Noosa – First Point.
Which airport is closest?
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), 26 km from Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands; Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), 22 km from Noosa – Noosa River.