Cylinders is North Stradbroke Island's premier point—a sand-covered reef that produces long, walling rights when strong NE-E swells wrap into Moreton Bay. The name says it all: when it's running on all cylinders, the wave peels for several hundred meters with barrel sections and rippable walls. Access requires a ferry from Cleveland plus a drive across the island. The local Straddie crew takes their wave seriously, so respect the hierarchy. When the angle is right, this is one of Queensland's best.
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Ferry from Cleveland + drive across island.
Peak: Mar-May
Secondary: Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Autumn best. Needs strong E angle swell. Very wind sensitive.
Verified by Surfline/Surf-forecast cross-reference
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions