Surf Spots

Marley Beach

Royal National Park, Australia

Marley Beach in Royal National Park near Bundeena is a beach break with sand and rock bottom. North winds provide the best conditions. The break is subject to permanent rips, and visitors should be aware of sharks and bluebottles.

Maroochydore

QLD, Sunshine Coast, Australia

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

May's Point

TAS, Hobart, Australia

McBride Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

McBride Beach is a surf spot on the Mid North Coast near Forster. It is an unpatrolled beach with rocks and rock platforms present that can make conditions dangerous in rough surf.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

McCauley’s Beach

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

McCauley's Beach near Thirroul is a beach break with a combination bottom. The unpatrolled beach features strong rip currents, particularly a boundary rip at the southern end near the reef.

Meanos

VIC, Melbourne East, Australia

Merimbula bar

NSW, Far South, Australia

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Mermaid Beach

QLD, Gold Coast, Australia

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Merry Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Merry Beach near Kioloa is a beginner-friendly sand beach break on New South Wales' South Coast. The break is unpatrolled, and hazards in the area include sharks, bluebottles, and topographic rips.

Middle Camp Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Middle Camp Beach near Catherine Hill Bay is a sand beach break that works across all tide levels and accepts both wave directions. Southeast swell combined with northwest wind produces the best conditions at this spot. Be aware of shark and rip/undertow hazards.

Mill Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Mill Beach near South Durras is a sand and reef beach break on the South Coast of NSW. The spot features rip currents and is unpatrolled, with no lifeguard services.

Mill Point

South Coast NSW, Australia

Mill Point is an advanced reef break on South Coast NSW offering right-hand waves with southeast swell direction, working best in westerly winds. The reef bottom demands experience, and the break shares its lineup with hazards including urchins, rocks, rips, sharks, and crowds.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Miners Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Miners Beach is located near Port Macquarie on Australia's Mid North Coast. The break features a rock bottom and presents several hazards including rip currents, a rocky and unstable lineup, and a beach that submerges at high tide.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Minnie Water

Sandon - Woolgoolga, Australia

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

MM Beach

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

MM Beach is a beach break located near Port Kembla in the Wollongong-Shoalhaven region. The break features a mixed bottom of sand and rock, with waves peeling in both directions. Best conditions arrive at mid-tide, though surfers should be aware of hazards including rips, undertow, rocks, and sharks.

Mollymook Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Mollymook Beach near Ulladulla is a beginner-friendly beach break on South Coast NSW. Best waves arrive at low to mid tide with SW winds and SE swell. Hazards include rips, submerged rocks, sharks, urchins, and weekend crowds.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Mona Vale

NSW, Sydney North, Australia

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Monument Beach

NSW, South Coast, Australia

Monument Beach is a beach break offering lefts and rights across good sand banks, typically best during winter swells from the southeast to east with offshore winds from the west. It remains surfable at any tide stage but can produce stronger rip currents, particularly in unpatrolled sections. The wave suits beginner to intermediate surfers under moderate swell, though it can turn punchy during larger storm systems. The beach carries standard NSW coastal hazards including sharks and bluebottles. Beyond local knowledge, there is little documented record of major surf competitions or notable individual surfers associated with Monument Beach itself, though it functions as a reliable wave within the broader Bendalong area. Monument Beach lies within Conjola National Park between Berrara and Bendalong, accessed via Cedar Road off Bendalong Road. The unsealed approach road stretches seven kilometres to the picnic area and remains passable by standard vehicles in dry conditions. Reaching the beach requires either a moderate walk from the picnic area or access from North Bendalong via council carparks at the end of Holly Street or near Conjola National Park's boundary at Birch Road. The beach is situated behind the Walter Hood Monument, erected in 1927 to commemorate eleven crew members and passengers lost when the British clipper ship Walter Hood wrecked on the reef in April 1870 while bound for Sydney from London.

Moonee Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Moonee Beach near Catherine Hill Bay in Newcastle NSW is an advanced reef break suited to experienced surfers. Best conditions arrive with southeast swell and northwest wind. The reef bottom presents hazards including rocks, urchins, and sharks.

Moonee Beach

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Moonee Beach is a sand beach break near Coffs Harbour offering swell from both directions, with SE swells performing best. It holds through all tide stages with westerly winds offering ideal conditions, though rips, sharks, and crowds are hazards to watch.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Morna Point

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Morna Point near Anna Bay is an advanced reef break featuring left-hand waves best suited to mid and high tides with S, SE, E, or NE swell. Optimal wind conditions are from the NW, W, SW, or S, and the break demands respect due to hazards including rips, undertow, rocks, sharks, and urchins.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Moruya South Head Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Moruya South Head Beach is a beach break with a sand bottom located near Moruya Heads on South Coast NSW. The break is characterized by rips, tidal currents, and variable shoals and channels.

Mounts Bay

Surf Coast, Australia

Mounts Bay is a sandy surf beach on Victoria's Great Ocean Road between Apollo Bay and Marengo. A coastal dune separates the shore from the road, and the Barham River meets the beach near Apollo Bay.

Mullaway

NSW, Banana Coast, Australia

Mullaway is an exposed point break offering both left and right-hand waves across a sand and rock bottom. The break works best with easterly and southeast swell combined with westerly winds for offshore conditions, though waves can form from local wind swells as well. The spot receives consistent surf during autumn and winter months, with June being particularly reliable. Intermediate to advanced surfers generally find better conditions here, though the break can handle various skill levels. Hazards include submerged rocks, sharks, and significant crowd pressure on good days. The Woolgoolga area has hosted organized surfing for nearly a century, with the region's surf life-saving club established in 1932 and growing to become a notable talent pool for competitive swimmers and rescuers. The local community maintains active boardrider clubs—the Woolgoolga Area Surfing Posse and the Woolgoolga and District Longboard Club both host regular competitions, grounding Mullaway within a broader regional surf culture rather than as an isolated break. Access is straightforward via sealed roads; from Arrawarra headland, head south on Mullaway Drive for roughly 1.5 kilometres to reach the headland and picnic reserve. A concrete parking area with accessible spaces sits near paved paths down to the beach, and the reserve includes picnic facilities and barbecues. Coffs Harbour airport lies approximately 30 kilometres away, making it the nearest major transport hub.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Mungo Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Mungo Beach is a sand beach break near Hawks Nest offering both left and right-hand waves fueled by SE swell. Best conditions arrive with WNW wind on mid tide. Strong rips and currents are present in this unpatrolled, isolated location.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Murrays Beach

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Murrays Beach near Sawtell is a sandy beach break in Coffs Harbour, Australia. The spot works across all tides but features rips, rocks, and sharks.

Myponga Beach

Midcoast, Australia

Myponga Beach is a left-breaking reef break on Australia's Midcoast near the town of Myponga. The spot works across all tide ranges and responds best to SW swell with ESE winds. Rocky terrain and potential shark activity present hazards, and the break can attract crowds.

Myrtle Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Myrtle Beach is a surf spot on the South Coast of New South Wales, near South Durras. Be aware of rips, sharks, and bluebottles when visiting.

Neds Beach

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Ned's Beach lies on Lord Howe Island's northeast coast. Part of a marine sanctuary, it has fish and coral close to shore and can also produce surf when conditions allow.

Nelson Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Nelson Beach sits in a rocky bay between Baronda Head and Wajurda Point in Mimosa Rocks National Park. Nelson Lagoon opens near the northern end, and the sandy shore is used for surfing.

Newcastle Point

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Newcastle Point is the surf-facing point beside Newcastle Beach in New South Wales. The nearby urban beach sits along Shortland Esplanade, and destination tourism identifies waves off the point as a place for board riders.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Newport Reef

Sydney, Australia

Newport Reef is a right-hander reef break near Newport, NSW. Best swell comes from the SE, with SW winds ideal. Watch for urchins, rips, rocks, and sharks.

Nine Mile Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Nine Mile Beach near Belmont is a challenging beach break suited to advanced surfers. The break features a double bar rip system and extremely soft sand, creating complex water movement, and is unpatrolled with potential wastewater pollution following rain.

Nobbys Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Nobbys Beach works primarily when large southerly swell pushes 6–8 feet into the protected southern end behind Nobby Head, creating a right-hand wave over rocks. Multiple rock formations generate additional breaks—left-hand reefs, right-hand shelves, and sand-based lefts—but the beach tends to closeout, and swell power drops significantly compared to more exposed breaks nearby. The rocky bottom and nearshore formations are the defining feature and primary hazard, requiring strong local knowledge. The unpatrolled beach is best suited to experienced surfers who can assess conditions and navigate the rocks during entry and exit. Shelter from the headland means this break rarely fires on small-to-moderate swell or in strong onshore wind. The beach sits beneath a 30-meter rocky headland at Port Macquarie and can be accessed via footpath (Kenny Walk) off Pacific Drive or by walking over rocks from Flynns Beach. A small car park fills quickly during peak times, and the beach remains unpatrolled.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Nobbys Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Nobbys Reef is an exposed reef break featuring both left and right-hand waves that responds best to southeast swell with northwest offshore winds. The reef holds waves ranging from 2 feet in summer conditions to 10 feet on the outer sections during larger swells, with a reputation for hollow, barreling sections under the right conditions. Surfable across all tides, the break is most consistent during winter months, particularly May, though overall conditions are somewhat inconsistent. Newcastle's broader coastline hosted notable competitive surfing, including world champions like Mark Richards who emerged from the region. While Surfest, established in 1985 as one of the world's richest surfing competitions, now runs at Merewether Beach, it historically rotated between Newcastle area breaks, reflecting the region's deep roots in Australian professional surfing. Nobbys Beach is located at the corner of Shortland Esplanade and Nobbys Road in Newcastle East, with free parking available nearby on a four-hour limit that typically fills during warm weather. Light rail access reaches Newcastle Beach station, from which Foreshore Park provides a walking route to the beach. The immediate area contains multiple distinct breaks, making it accessible to a range of skill levels alongside swimmers and families.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Noosa Heads

Queensland, Australia

Noosa Heads comprises five connected right-hand point breaks that face north along the Noosa National Park headland, with breaks stretching roughly four kilometres. The waves are technical and mellow, typically ranging from waist to head-high, with clean 100-metre walls favoured by longboarders. Best conditions occur with southeast-northeast cyclone swell and offshore winds from the south to southeast, during low to mid tide. The breaks work year-round, but March through August offers the most consistent waves, with May and June providing an ideal balance of ground-swell dominance and manageable swell heights. The rock and sand bottoms support long, peeling waves rather than powerful dumps, making them accessible to intermediate surfers but also technical enough to reward refinement. Winter months bring steadier ground swells and crisp winds, while November through February deteriorate into choppy, wind-affected conditions. Surfing arrived at Noosa in 1957 when a lifesaver brought a Malibu board from Sydney and discovered the point breaks' potential. A local community formed quickly, and by 1963 the breaks had earned recognition in Surfing World magazine as some of the best in the Commonwealth. The Noosa Heads Surf Club, established in the late 1960s, began hosting contests from 1969 onwards and produced several notable competitive surfers, including WSL competitor Julian Wilson and former world longboard champion Josh Constable. The Noosa Festival of Surfing, now recognised as the longest-running and most cherished surf competition globally, began in 1992 as the Noosa Malibu Classic and grew to include a professional division in 1996 under its current name by 1998. The breaks were designated as the world's 10th World Surfing Reserve. Access is straightforward from Noosa Heads town, with First Point at the end of Hastings Street providing the main entry, and Sunshine Beach offering a quieter alternative nearby. The Noosa National Park car park provides over 170 free spaces (though limited to two hours) and fills quickly during peak times. The park information centre near the main entrance offers restroom facilities and water refills. Alexandria Bay requires a walk via the park's Alexandria Bay Track and attracts fewer crowds. The combination of reliable waves, nearby town amenities, and protected national park status makes Noosa a year-round destination, though crowding is common during peak seasons.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Noosa North Shore

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Noosa North Shore faces the ocean across the Noosa River from Noosa Heads. Its sandy beach is the southern end of the Teewah coast, with the Noosa headland visible to the south and the Cooloola sandmass inland to the north.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

North Avoca

Central Coast NSW, Australia

North Avoca's main beach break develops most clearly at low tide in the centre of the bay, with sand beneath the surface interrupted by rock shelves at each end. The break handles east to southeast groundswell, which winds onto the beach throughout the tidal cycle, though lower water exposes steeper faces and faster walls. Southwest offshore wind provides the cleanest conditions. The spot suits experienced surfers; waves build hollow enough to hollow-out faces, and rip currents running seaward from the bay demand respect and swimming skill. The beach emerged as an organized water sports venue with North Avoca Surf Life Saving Club's founding in 1956, followed by a clubhouse built and opened in 1966. Structured junior programs began in 1964, making it an early training ground for young surfers on the Central Coast. The beach has hosted state-level competitions and remains one of 31 recognized surfing breaks on the Central Coast—a span suggesting continuous use across seven decades. North Avoca sits on a quieter stretch between Avoca Beach and Terrigal, with rock pools available at low tide along the shelves. Public toilets, showers, and fresh water taps front the beach; the Surf Life Saving Club building anchors the sand. Local cafés sit within walking distance, and the beach maintains a local village character away from commercial holiday zones.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

North Burleigh

QLD, Gold Coast, Australia

North Burleigh is a sand-bottom beach break that handles both left and right-handers with particular intensity in the shorebreak zone. Small swells below three feet make it accessible for beginners and intermediates, but the break becomes notably heavy and unpredictable as waves grow larger, demanding considerably more skill and caution. South-southeast swell is the primary driver, with southwest winds providing optimal conditions across all tidal states, though sand bar formation creates variability between sessions. The Gold Coast has a long-established surf culture, and North Burleigh appears in organized beach records from at least the 1950s when the local lifesaving club took its current form. However, unlike nearby Burleigh Heads—which hosted influential early competitions—North Burleigh has remained primarily a working beach rather than a competition venue, attracting surfers seeking consistent conditions with lower crowds than more famous nearby breaks. The beach sits in Miami with straightforward access from the esplanade and nearby Mick Schamburg park, offering free parking, showers, and amenities. The North Burleigh Surf Club provides another access point. Beyond shorebreak hazards, watch for rips and local conditions that shift notably with wind and swell direction.

North Shellharbour Beach

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

North Shellharbour Beach is a sand beach break near Shellharbour in the Wollongong - Shoalhaven region of Australia. Watch for rip currents at this spot.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

North Shore

Mid North Coast, Australia

North Shore is a sandy beach break located on the Mid North Coast near Port Macquarie, Australia. The spot presents significant hazards including strong rips, shark activity, and powerful currents that require careful attention.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Oaky Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Oaky Beach sits in a rocky, southeast-facing bay in Murramarang National Park, north of Batemans Bay. It receives open-ocean swell and is listed by Destination NSW as a surf option for experienced surfers. The exposed surf zone can have strong rips along the rocks and through the centre of the beach.

Ocean beach

WA, Albany, Australia

Ocean Beach is a sheltered sandy beach break with consistent, manageable waves across a long, open beachfront plus extended rights peeling off the Wilson Inlet river mouth bar when it opens seasonally. Waves typically run 1 to 2 meters in front of the lifeguard station but build significantly toward the inlet. Southwest groundswells paired with northwest offshore winds produce the cleanest conditions, generally from October through June, with July offering the most reliable swell. The break works through all tide stages. The stretch has hosted water sports activity since at least 1958, when the Denmark Surf Lifesaving Club began patrols; that organization later added the Southern Ocean Classic Mile, a 1.6-kilometer swim event held at this beach. Beyond the club's history, the break has remained a steady local training ground rather than a competition hub or landmark in wider surf culture. Access is straightforward: sealed road from Denmark reaches ample free parking beside the Surf Club and at the hilltop lookout. The lifeguard station, toilets, change rooms, and showers sit near the main carpark, though swimmers and surfers should respect a strong rip channel that runs year-round and stay toward the sandbar in front of the club. Granite bedrock borders parts of the beach, and the Southern Ocean's power means conditions can shift rapidly.

Ocean grove

VIC, Melbourne West, Australia

Ocean Grove is a sheltered sand-bottom beach break where waves develop in the waist-to-head-high range, rarely exceeding shoulder height. The break produces relatively soft, rounded wave faces suited to longboarding and learner progression. Tidal timing significantly affects quality—high tide produces slower, more forgiving walls, while lower stages create faster, steeper formations. The bottom's sandy consistency remains stable across wind directions and swell angles. Ocean Grove has hosted structured surfing and lifesaving events since at least 1970, when it was selected for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. The Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has been a competitive fixture on the Victorian lifesaving circuit, winning the Senior State Championships multiple times across the 2000s and into the recent period. The location has functioned as a training ground and competition venue rather than a destination break. Beach access is straightforward—free parking is available despite summer crowds—with full foreshore facilities including showers, toilets, and a boat ramp. The usable beach extends over two kilometres with multiple entry points spread across the strip. An active Surf Life Saving Club operates on-site, and disabled beach access is supported.

intermediate · beginner · shortboard

Old Bar

Mid North Coast, Australia

Old Bar is a mixed reef and beach break that derives its character from the dynamic sandbar at the mouth of the Manning River. The bottom shifts between sandy and rocky areas, creating varied wave sections and both left and right-hand opportunities. It handles smaller swell well, typically working in the one- to four-foot range on northeast swells with northwest winds, though conditions deteriorate quickly with onshore wind patterns due to the exposed, wave-funneling geography. Organized beach activity has roots at Old Bar since 1923, though documentation of specific surf history or notable competitions is limited in available records. The spot maintains a low-profile, local character rather than a contest destination. Access is straightforward but basic: the beach lies 16 kilometers from Taree near the Pacific Highway and offers four-wheel-drive access across sandy terrain. Parking is limited and fills on weekends; off-season or weekday visits provide more space. There is no formal surf lifeguard presence, and the shifting sandbar at Scotts Creek mouth creates variable rip currents that merit caution. The Manning River mouth shapes water conditions noticeably during higher flows.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

One Mile Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

One Mile Beach is a fairly exposed sand break offering left and right handers, with wave heights typically ranging from one to eight feet. Southeast and south swells work best, with northwest wind providing optimal offshore conditions. The beach suits riders of various levels—small swells create forgiving waves popular with longboarders and beginners, while the shore consistently handles swell across all tidal stages, though the break can be unforgiving in larger conditions given its exposure. The southern end of the beach is patrolled by lifeguards during summer months, offering safer bathing conditions than the northern section. One Mile Beach sits within Port Stephens near Anna Bay, an area with significant history in Australian surfing—Newcastle has produced world champions and hosted notable competitions—though specific major events or notable sessions at One Mile itself are not well documented in available sources. The beach serves as a teaching break with multiple surf schools operating in the area. One Mile Beach is located about forty-five minutes north of Newcastle in Port Stephens, within a curved southeast-facing bay that runs 1.3 kilometres and opens toward rocky headlands (Fingal Head north, Moana Point south). Access is straightforward from Nelson Bay and Newcastle, with parking and recreational facilities available. Swimmers and surfers should be aware that rips are persistent, particularly along the northern section; exercise caution in the water regardless of swell size.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Ours

Sydney, Australia

Ours is a right-hand reef slab in Kurnell that breaks extremely close to the cliff base, with just a few metres between the reef and the jagged rocks below. The wave is fast and ledgy, building into thick and powerful walls that detonate with particular violence when hit by east or southeast swell, often accompanied by violent backwash bouncing off the cliffs. Best conditions typically occur on rising or falling tides at mid to high water, with westerly or southwesterly winds and southeast to east swell. The reef shelf is extremely shallow and narrow, leaving minimal margin for error, and the break sits within Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The break was first surfed in the 1960s as Pikers Hole by local bodyboarders and a handful of board riders, though the heavy slab remained largely abandoned for decades as other surfers questioned whether it could be safely ridden. In the 1990s, a group of young surfers from Maroubra, known as the Bra Boys, rediscovered the break and claimed it as their own, renaming it Ours. The group's aggressive protection of the break became notorious throughout the 2000s, making it one of Australia's most controversial surf spots. By the 2010s, Red Bull began hosting the Cape Fear competition at the break, attracting specialist big-wave and slab surfers to compete in uniquely formatted events held when conditions align. Access requires entry to Kamay Botany Bay National Park, located at the southern tip of Botany Bay near Kurnell. The break is situated roughly twenty metres out from a steep cliff face. Water entry and exit are inherently difficult due to the surrounding rock formations and the wave's proximity to the cliff, making this break accessible only to advanced big-wave specialists with extensive experience on heavy slabs and shallow reefs.

advanced · gun

Palm Beach

Sydney, Australia

Palm Beach is a sandy beach break near Avalon with waves breaking in both directions. Best conditions arrive with westerly winds and southeast swell. Rip currents and crowds are the main hazards here.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard