BeachWalk - Queensland
Queensland BeachWalk Tides
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
63 Queensland beaches with official tides that work offline - and every Region Story now illustrated with photographs from across the coast.
Plan a better beach walk - fast. Tides, weather, sunrise/sunset and moon phases for 63 Queensland beaches, all in one place. Turn up at the right tide with a simple "best walking window" based on low tide + daylight. Then discover the story of each stretch of coast - its history, culture and local highlights.
Features include:
• 63 beaches across 7 regions
• Official Bureau of Meteorology tide predictions (Maritime Safety Queensland), built into the app - tides load instantly and work even offline
• Today + tomorrow tides, plus a clean 7-day view
• 7-day visual tide cards - tide curve, moon phase, sun & day length grouped for each day - or the classic compact list
• Weekly moon phases
• Sunrise/sunset + suggested walk window
• Weather snapshot (temp, conditions, wind) from Apple Weather
• Region Story: history, culture & local highlights for every region, illustrated with photographs
• Nearby cafes/snack spots (where available)
• Favourites + search by beach or region
• Optional tide alerts before high/low tides
• Free to use with ads; an optional one-time Support Beach Walk purchase removes ads
Tide predictions are bundled with the app and work offline. Weather, moon and nearby-places data require an internet connection.
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more Beach Walk 3.0 - more of the Queensland coast, now with photographs.
• Region Story is now illustrated: every region's story has a photograph for each section, with the photographers credited at the foot of the page
• 14 new beaches: Bargara, Mon Repos, Elliott Heads, Moore Park Beach, Tin Can Bay, Kingfisher Bay, Redcliffe, Shorncliffe, Bowen, Sarina Beach, Cardwell, Lucinda, Etty Bay and Newell Beach - 63 beaches in all
• Official Queensland tide predictions are built in and work offline, on 33 official tide stations
• Rainbow Beach, North Stradbroke Island and Burketown now read a much closer tide gauge, and every beach names the station it uses
• Beach photos no longer need a connection to load
• Updated ad preferences let you choose personalised ads, with Privacy Choices available in Settings where applicable.
3.0 Oct 4
More of the Queensland coast - and tides you can trust to be from nearby.
• 14 new beaches: Bargara, Mon Repos, Elliott Heads, Moore Park Beach, Tin Can Bay, Kingfisher Bay, Redcliffe, Shorncliffe, Bowen, Sarina Beach, Cardwell, Lucinda, Etty Bay and Newell Beach
• 63 beaches in all, on 33 official Queensland tide stations
• Rainbow Beach, North Stradbroke Island and Burketown now read a much closer tide gauge
• Every beach now names the tide station it actually uses
• Beach photos no longer need a connection to load
2.9 Sep 6
Your tides just went official! Tide predictions now come straight from Maritime Safety Queensland's official Bureau of Meteorology data - and they're built right into the app.
• Tides load instantly and work even offline - no signal needed on the sand
• All 49 beaches covered by official Queensland tide stations
• Fraser Island and Burketown now use their own dedicated tide gauges for better accuracy
• Weather, wind and moon data now come from Apple Weather
2.8 Aug 11
Your 7-day tide summary just got a glow-up! Switch to beautiful new visual cards showing sun & day length, moon phase, tide curve, and sunrise/sunset all grouped together for each day - or stick with the classic compact list, whichever suits you.
• Tap the switcher icon in the 7 DAY TIDE SUMMARY header, or simply swipe, to change views - your choice is remembered next time
• The header stays put while you switch, so nothing jumps around
• Today and Tomorrow cards now share the same clean, coastal look as the new weekly cards
Keep exploring the story behind every stretch of Queensland coast, alongside all your tide, weather, sun and moon info.
2.7 Jul 15
Discover the story behind every region!
• Region Story, front and centre: Each region's history, culture and local highlights now open as a full page that's easy to find — tap the new "Region Story" button on any region, or the banner in the beach list.
• Jump straight to what interests you: A handy section bar lets you skip to Did You Know, Development, European Settlement, or Indigenous History in a tap.
• Smoother browsing: The Region Story now sits naturally within the app with a clear back button, and the bottom tab bar stays put so you never lose your place.
• A better fit on every iPhone: The Home screen now shows all seven Queensland regions at a glance on smaller iPhones — no scrolling needed.
Thanks for walking the Queensland coast with us. We'd love your feedback and a rating!
2.6 Jul 3
Thanks for using BeachWalk Queensland.
This update tidies up a few things behind the scenes, with bug fixes, performance improvements, and refinements to keep your beach planning experience running smoothly.
2.5 Jun 10
Thank you for using Beach Walk Queensland!
Minor bug fixes, performance improvements, and general polish.
2.4 May 7
This update adds a simple one-time purchase if you’d like to support the app and go ad-free at the same time.
I’ve also made a few general improvements to keep everything running nicely.
2.3 May 4
New in 2.2: Pause or resume all Beach Walk tide alerts from Settings while keeping your saved beach alert choices. Plus refreshed help text and notification improvements.
2.2 Mar 26
Thanks for using Beach Walk Queensland! This update includes bug fixes and improvements.
2.1 Feb 18
Bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.
2.0 Feb 5
* Set a default beach so the app opens exactly where you want
* Added moon phases to support better planning
* Faster, clearer 7-day tide view for quick scanning
* Region history + references refreshed with smoother navigation
* Fixed a tide alert issue for more reliable notifications
1.9 Jan 19
Minor improvements and small touch-ups throughout the app
1.8 12/17/2025
New smooth, full-width tide graphs for clearer weekly planning
1.7 12/10/2025
What’s New in This Version
• Added 7-day tide forecasts for all 49 beaches
• Minor improvements and small touch-ups throughout the app
Simple, clear, and ready for your next coastal walk.
1.6 11/30/2025
We’ve added Find Refreshments Nearby, otherwise known as:
“The feature you didn’t know you needed but immediately became emotionally attached to.”
Beach Walk Queensland can now detect nearby cafés and snack spots with the same devotion a seagull has for hot chips.
Tides? Yes.
Weather? Absolutely.
Snacks? NOW we’re talking.
Bug fixes? Probably.
Improved performance? Let’s pretend so.
Snacks? Confirmed.
Also: people get hungry, walking is thirsty work, and why shouldn’t your phone quietly scheme ahead for iced lattes?
1.5 11/14/2025
Fixed Nearby Refreshments Scrolling:
When viewing nearby cafes, expanded items now scroll smoothly. Titles stay visible, maps are accessible, and scrolling conflicts are resolved.
Tide Alert Notifications:
Alerts set for "tomorrow" now migrate to "today" correctly. Toggles and bell icons stay in sync, even when tide times shift slightly. No more disappearing alerts.
Beach Coordinate Accuracy:
Updated 42 beaches to precise beachfront coordinates. Refreshment searches are now more accurate.
Improved Refreshment Search:
Enforced a strict distance filter so you only see cafes and refreshments that are actually walkable from the beach. No more long-distance recommendations.
Ready to use: All changes tested and working.
1.4 11/13/2025
We've fixed the tide alert notifications, they're back and working correctly.
1.2 11/01/2025
General improvements and visual polish.
Update Overview:
Better Walking Times: Now showing 3-hour walking windows instead of exact low tide times, giving you more flexibility to plan your beach visit.
Safety First: Walking recommendations automatically adjust to daylight hours.
Cleaner Look: Improved displays for a better overall experience.
1.1 10/28/2025
Beach Walk 3.0 - more of the Queensland coast, now with photographs.
• Region Story is now illustrated: every region's story has a photograph for each section, with the photographers credited at the foot of the page
• 14 new beaches: Bargara, Mon Repos, Elliott Heads, Moore Park Beach, Tin Can Bay, Kingfisher Bay, Redcliffe, Shorncliffe, Bowen, Sarina Beach, Cardwell, Lucinda, Etty Bay and Newell Beach - 63 beaches in all
• Official Queensland tide predictions are built in and work offline, on 33 official tide stations
• Rainbow Beach, North Stradbroke Island and Burketown now read a much closer tide gauge, and every beach names the station it uses
• Beach photos no longer need a connection to load
• Updated ad preferences let you choose personalised ads, with Privacy Choices available in Settings where applicable.
more Version 3.0 Oct 4
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