Granite Bay is a small pocket beach located within Noosa National Park on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. Access requires a scenic 15 to 20-minute hike from the park entrance, as there is no direct vehicle access to the sand. The beach is characterized by scattered black granite rocks from which it gets its name. This is a surf beach, with waves breaking directly on the shore, so paddlers must be prepared for a surf launch and landing. The beach faces north, which can influence wind and wave exposure. The overall character is that of a secluded coastal spot within a national park, offering a more natural and less developed starting point compared to main tourist beaches.

Wind statistics for the area indicate that light to moderate breezes are common, with a frequent probability of winds being too light for certain paddlesports like kiting. Rain can create challenging conditions. The dynamics at nearby river mouths, such as the Maroochy River Mouth, are noted to change with sand deposition, and waves can behave like a tide race at certain tide times, suggesting that tidal influence on local conditions is a factor to consider. Paddlers should be aware of shifting sandbars and potential standing waves, especially near river entrances.

From Granite Bay, paddlers can embark on coastal routes. The area is part of a network of popular downwind and point-to-point runs frequented by surfski and ocean paddling communities. Notable nearby destinations and routes include the run from Point Arkwright to Cotton Beach (approximately 12 km), Coolum to Noosa Heads (over 20 km), and Sunshine Beach to Coolum Beach (16 km). The beach itself is a scenic destination, with views of the national park headlands. Facilities are limited to those at the national park entrance, including a car park, from which you must carry your craft to the water.