Surf Spots

The Farm

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

The Farm is a point break generating consistent right and left-handers that peel over a reef-sand seabed, particularly responsive to southeast swell paired with west-northwest wind at mid to high tide. Waves hold at all sizes from 1 foot upward, with a characteristically gentle roll that mellows as tide rises and wind stays offshore. The break works year-round but shows strongest energy in winter, especially July, while summer typically flattens out. Difficulty scales from beginner to advanced depending on swell size and tide state. The Farm's history traces back at least to the 1960s, when early surfers would trespass across an adjacent working farm's fences to access the beach—the name itself derives from this farm gateway. By the early 1970s, East Coast traveling surfers had established it as a regular stop on their roaming circuits. Recognition of its cultural standing in Australian surfing culminated in the site's designation as a National Surfing Reserve in June 2009, alongside the adjacent Mystics break. Located within the 250-hectare Killalea Regional Park near Shellharbour, approximately 30 minutes south of Wollongong, The Farm occupies a pocket-shaped cove between two headlands with southeastern exposure. Its southerly face captures swell when neighboring beaches lie flat. The reserve provides parking and changing facilities. Hazards include rip currents, abrupt depth changes, rock outcrops along the western perimeter, and sharks—standard risks for the region. The beach remains unpatrolled.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

The Neck

Tasmania, Australia

The Neck is a sand beach break in Tasmania with waves from both directions, favoring south swell and northwest wind. The spot is known for rips and sharks.

The Oaks

Mornington Peninsula - Phillip Island, Australia

The Oaks is a sand beach break near Cape Paterson on the Mornington Peninsula, receiving waves from both directions. Best conditions occur during south, southeast, or southwest swells with northerly winds at low tide. Rips, undertow, rocks, and sharks are present in the area.

The Spit

Gold Coast, Australia

The Spit is a left-hand river mouth break at the north end of Main Beach, formed against the Gold Coast Seaway jetty. The north side of the jetty in the corner produces long lefts near the breakwall, while the middle and southern sections offer multiple peaks. The break handles waist-high to triple overhead waves and suits shortboards best, though smaller swells work on longboards. East swell paired with northwest winds creates the best conditions; the spot works at all tide stages but carries strong currents associated with the seaway channel, particularly in the jetty channel itself. Most consistent during winter and especially June, though it works through summer when offshore northerly winds protect it from becoming choppy. The spot is a favored local break and less touristy than other nearby stretches despite being easy to access and paddle into, likely because locals know its best windows and strongest currents require attention. Hazards include sharks, powerful rips and currents around the seaway, rocks near the jetty, and obstacles in the water. The break is formed by a working sand bypass system jetty that extends 494 metres offshore and remains an active navigation structure.

advanced · shortboard

The Spot

Perth, Australia

The Spot is a left-hand reef break near Two Rocks in Perth, Australia, featuring a combination bottom with a shallow rock reef. Best conditions arrive during mid tide with northeast to easterly winds and southwest to westerly swell. Localism is a notable hazard at this break.

The Wall

WA, Perth South, Australia

Thirroul

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

Thirroul breaks as both a beach and reef formation, producing left and right hand waves from a sandy bottom with an additional right-hand reef break. The break responds best to southeast swell with west-northwest winds; mid to high tide on a rising cycle offers the most shape. Winter, particularly July, brings the most consistent rideable conditions at roughly 51% frequency. Waves typically range from waist to chest height in regular conditions, building to head high or larger during swells, with occasional spellbound sections. The exposures present some difficulty for newer surfers relative to gentler venues, though softer shoulders do break. Thirroul's Surf Life Saving Club, established in 1907, anchors the spot's long history. It has hosted major national competitions including the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. The beach gained historical notice when early competitive surfer John Bloomfield won multiple races there in 1951 and later authored "Know-how in the Surf," an influential instructional text published in 1959. The beach sits one kilometre along Thirroul's oceanfront, readily accessible via the local train station within walking distance, sidestepping parking strain during peak periods. Facilities include toilets and disabled access. The waters are netted against shark activity. Watch for rips and rocky sections near the break.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Thorny Beach

Mornington Peninsula - Phillip Island, Australia

Thorny Beach on Mornington Peninsula near Summerlands features a sand beach base with basalt rock platforms at each end. The break is unpatrolled with no lifeguard services and carries a moderately hazardous rating (5/10), with access limited by private farmland backing the beach.

Toowoon Bay

Central Coast NSW, Australia

Toowoon Bay is an advanced reef break near The Entrance featuring a shallow rock reef bottom with waves from multiple directions, though easterly swell is preferred. The break presents serious hazards including strong currents, sea urchins, sharks, and crowded local lineups. This is a spot for experienced surfers only.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Torquay Point

Surf Coast, Australia

Torquay Point is a right-hand point break near Torquay that works best on SW swell with NW winds at low to mid tide. The break features a sand and rock bottom. Watch for rips, rocks, and crowds.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Town Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Town Beach's primary appeal is its protected breakwall adjacent to town center, which creates a steep, hollow barrel formation on incoming swell, plus multiple adjoining beach breaks suitable for different skill levels. Waves reach 2.5 meters in favorable conditions. Southeast swell combined with west to southwesterly offshore winds produces the most consistent shape, performing optimally around mid tide when the banks allow cleaner wave progression. Intermediate surfers find reliable opportunity here, though the setup demands awareness of shifting rock hazards and strong rip currents along the shoreline. Port Macquarie has established itself over decades as a training ground for competitive surfers, particularly in the bodyboarding discipline where the region claims recognition as a world center. Multiple world champions emerged from local breaks, cementing the area's reputation for producing professional-level talent. The breakwall itself has become a local landmark, featuring distinctive rock formations that funnel swell energy into predictable, barrel-prone waves that attract both recreational surfers and competitors seeking consistent practice conditions. Town Beach sits within walking distance of Port Macquarie's downtown core with immediate access to parking, showers, and picnic facilities. The breakwall is the focal landmark, positioned at the harbor entrance with excellent visibility and protection from major swells coming from the south, making it accessible even when more exposed breaks are too large for beginners.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Towradgi

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

Towradgi is a beach break with left and right handers that works consistently year-round except for summer flatness. Southeast swell combined with westerly winds produces the cleanest waves, with winter—particularly July—offering the most reliable conditions. The break handles waves at all stages of the tide and works for a range of abilities, from beginners on smaller days to intermediate surfers seeking more challenging conditions. The Towradgi Surf Club has a long presence at this spot, anchoring a local surfing community that extends across the broader Wollongong region. The area has hosted significant regional and state-level competitions, and sits within the Illawarra coast's established surfing infrastructure. Access is straightforward: free parking and picnic areas with barbecues sit behind the three-kilometre beach, which features a saltwater rock pool at its southern end. The beach operates 24/7 and welcomes swimmers, fishers, and surfers alike. A Surf Life Saving club operates on site, and dog access is available during designated times.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Treachery Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Treachery Beach on Australia's Mid North Coast is an intermediate beach break with a combination bottom that receives swell from both directions. Best surfed on mid tides with northwest winds, this remote, unpatrolled beach is known for its hollow and powerful waves, strong rips, and dingoes in the area.

Trigs Beach

Midcoast, Australia

Trigs Beach is an intermediate reef break located in Midcoast Australia near Moana. WSW swells and easterly winds produce the best conditions at this reef, with waves breaking in multiple directions. Be aware of hazards including rocks, sharks, and significant crowds.

Tugun Beach

Gold Coast, Australia

Tugun Beach is a sand beach break on Australia's Gold Coast that works with swell from both directions. Eastern swell and southwest winds offer the best conditions for this break. Watch for rips and undertow in the water.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Tuncurry Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Tuncurry Beach is a sandy beach break located near Tuncurry on Australia's Mid North Coast, with waves coming from both directions. The break works across all tides on its sand bottom. Be aware of rips and undertow, and note that the beach is unpatrolled.

Tura Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Tura Beach is a surf spot on South Coast NSW, Australia, located near Merimbula. The break is subject to rip currents and requires awareness of this hazard when entering the water.

Turners Beach

Evans Head - Yamba, Australia

Turners Beach is a sheltered beach break that produces soft, forgiving waves ideally suited to beginners and early intermediate surfers. The break works best when southeast swells combine with offshore winds from the south-southeast, though it also picks up windswells effectively. Waves typically run chest-high to head-high in the 3–5 foot range on a normal day, and can peel for extended distances across the A-frame shore break, breaking both left and right. The main hazard is the rock formations at the southern end of the beach, where the swell hits harder; the northern end has shallow rock pools. Crowds remain light to moderate for most of the year, particularly outside peak summer holidays, making it a less contested alternative to nearby Main Beach in Yamba. The break shows its most consistent, cleanest conditions during autumn months, especially June, when clean rideable waves appear roughly a quarter of the time. The beach sits between the Clarence River breakwall to the south and Clarence Head to the north, with the Yamba lighthouse visible on the headland above. It has full amenities including car parking, toilets, and shower facilities, with shops and cafes within easy walking distance. The location is protected from southerly winds, a significant advantage in the regional context. Access is straightforward from the town, and the beach is patrolled during summer months by lifeguards.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Tyndall Beach

Tasmania, Australia

Tyndall Beach is a short sandy shore beside the mouth of Browns River, across from Kingston Beach south of Hobart. Bonnet Point and vegetated bluffs frame its northern end on the Derwent estuary.

Umina Beach

Central Coast NSW, Australia

Umina Beach is a fairly exposed sand beach break on the Central Coast near Ettalong and Woy Woy with both left and right-hand waves. The beach works best on medium to high tides during a Southeast swell with Northwest offshore winds, and is most reliable during winter months. Waves are typically short but can occasionally run long and powerful on good days, though the break suits intermediate to advanced surfers rather than beginners. A shallow channel on one side can turn choppy but provides paddling access toward the more exposed Box Head break nearby. Umina Beach has a long history as a local Central Coast spot, though specific details about early sessions or notable competitions remain obscure in readily available sources. It maintains fairly consistent conditions year-round thanks to its sand-bottom setup and relatively exposed position. Access is straightforward from neighboring suburbs of Ettalong and Woy Woy, with a public beachside car park (paid) and street parking available. Central Coast Council lifeguards patrol the beach Monday through Friday. The beach offers wheelchair and sand-cruiser accessibility through arranged equipment rental, making it accessible beyond typical water-sports users.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Valla Beach

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Valla Beach is an exposed beach break on the Mid North Coast that handles both left and right-hand waves across multiple sections. South Beach works for all levels but improves significantly with swell, while North Valla offers a longer right-hand wave over a rock shelf and a fast A-frame further down the beach. The break works best with south-southeast swells and westerly (offshore) winds, producing barrels in sections when swell lines up. It accepts swells from 0.3 meters upwards, with autumn and winter offering the most consistent conditions, particularly July. Autumn and winter bring the most reliable options, though the break maintains a consistent swell window year-round with low crowds. The main hazards are rocks—particularly at North Valla where they form the wave-producing structure—along with sharks in the area and localized rip currents. Respect for the rocky outcrops is essential when paddling out or navigating the break. Valla Beach is positioned 30 minutes south of Coffs Harbour and 10 minutes north of Nambucca Heads. Multiple beach access points provide parking with facilities including toilets and changing rooms. North Valla is accessed via Henderson Street and Cockburn Street, leading to Robert Lowden Park, from which a short walk through a public reserve crosses into the break area.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Venus Bay

Eyre Peninsula, Australia

Venus Bay is an intermediate reef break on the Eyre Peninsula that accepts swell from both directions, with southwest swells working best. East-northeast winds are ideal for these conditions. Respect strong rips, rocks, and sharks when paddling out.

Voodoo

Sydney, Australia

Voodoo is a powerful left-hand reef break located 500 metres south of Potters Point on Kurnell Peninsula, best approached on southern groundswells combined with winds from the north-northeast, ideally at low to mid tide. The wave can hold 20 feet during significant south swells and is most active from December through March. The break demands precision timing and expert-level technique, as the shallow reef produces steep, barreling walls that reward committed surfers but punish mistakes with violent wipeouts. Access requires paddling out through rock-lined channels, where strong rips and the constant threat of being washed toward nearby reefs or Boat Harbour make the exit particularly hazardous during larger swells. The spot has drawn experienced Australian surfers for decades, with local legends like Mark "Occy" Richards and Gary Green known to have surfed its challenging peaks. The reef's fearsome reputation, captured in its cryptic name, stems from the sudden and unpredictable nature of conditions—surfers who persist long enough discover why the spot earned its ominous moniker. Located within Kamay Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell, Voodoo requires paid park entry. Access from Sydney heads south via the Princes Highway to Captain Cook Drive, then Sir Joseph Banks Drive to Potter Point carpark. Alternatively, cyclists can reach Kurnell via train to Cronulla and a seven-kilometre ride along Eloura Road and Captain Cook Drive. Water entry is gained by swimming out through the gap between large rocks at the end of the ocean pool.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Wairo Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Wairo Beach is a left-hand point break located near Lake Tabourie on New South Wales' South Coast. The break works best on SE swell with NW winds during low to mid tide on a sand and rock bottom. Conditions present rips, rocks, local etiquette, and sharks to be aware of.

Walkers Beach

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

Walkers Beach is located near Gerroa in Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia, with a sand and rock bottom. The break features rip currents and does not have lifeguard patrol, requiring caution from visitors.

Wallabi Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Wallabi Beach near Old Bar on Australia's Mid North Coast is a beginner beach break with sand and rock bottom. Best conditions occur on mid to high tides with NW winds and N swell. Watch for rips, undertow, rocks, and sea urchins.

Wallabi Point

Mid North Coast, Australia

Wallabi Point is a beach break that produces both left and right-handers over a sandy bottom interspersed with rocks. The waves carry ordinary power and break with regular consistency around 100 days per year, typically running 50 to 150 meters but stretching longer in good conditions. The break works best during mid to high tide on a rising tide with northern swell and northwest winds in the 1 to 3 feet plus range. It's a manageable learning wave that occasionally develops real size, though it doesn't rank among the region's premium breaks. The location is situated about 10 kilometers east of Old Bar and 20 kilometers southeast of Taree on the Mid North Coast. Access is straightforward via sealed roads: head east from the Pacific Highway on Old Bar Road, then turn right onto Saltwater Road and drive to the Saltwater picnic area. Parking is readily available at the reserve. The break attracts mainly young local surfers and tends to be quiet on weekdays with minimal crowds on weekends. The immediate area includes the Saltwater Nature Reserve with picnic facilities and a protected shallow saltwater lagoon in Khappinghat Creek suitable for swimming.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Wallaga Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Wallaga Beach is a right-hand beach break on the South Coast NSW near Central Tilba, with a sandy bottom. It responds best to southeast swells and westerly winds, but is an unpatrolled beach.

Wallagoot Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Wallagoot Beach is a sand beach break located on South Coast NSW near Merimbula. The spot features a sandy bottom and is subject to rip currents.

Wamberal Beach/Spoonies

Central Coast NSW, Australia

Wamberal Beach/Spoonies is an advanced reef break near Terrigal that works best on SE swell with westerly winds across all tide levels. The shallow reef features sharp rocks and strong permanent rips that demand experienced surfers. The unpatrolled beach also carries bluebottles and localism.

advanced · shortboard

Warilla Beach

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

Warilla Beach is an east-facing sandy surf beach in Shellharbour, just south of Wollongong. It runs for about two kilometres between Windang Island and Barrack Point, with beach-break peaks shaped by shifting sandbars. Smaller surf can offer gentle rides, while rips form along the beach after stronger waves. Check the current surf and any patrol area before paddling out.

Warrain Beach

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

Warrain Beach is a beach break near Culburra Beach in Wollongong's Shoalhaven region. The left-hand waves break over sand and rock, with best conditions at low and mid tide. Watch for rips in the water.

Warriewood

Sydney, Australia

Warriewood is a hybrid break combining beach, point, and reef features below tall cliffs on Sydney's northern beaches. The signature right-hand point peels into a channel, offering varied wave qualities depending on tide and swell angle. East to southeast swells from 1 foot up to triple overhead work best; the break holds its shape better than nearby open beaches during strong southern winds. Low to mid tide produces the most rideable waves. Bottom composition of sand and reef rock creates different surfing characteristics across sections, and crowding at the main point is typical on decent days. Warriewood has been an established surf destination since at least 1950, when the local surf club was formally founded. The area produced surfer Damien Hardman, born there in 1966 and later a prominent professional competitor who won the Rip Curl Pro in 1988 and 1993 and claimed ASP World Tour titles in 1987–88 and 1991. Access requires walking down a steep winding track from Pittwater Road to reach the 500-meter beach between Mona Vale Headland and Turimetta Head. Parking is limited; paid options exist at the beachfront, but free street parking on side roads above the beach with a cliff-path walk-down can be easier. Basic facilities including toilets, showers, and change rooms are available.

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Washerwomans Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Washerwomans Beach is a beginner-friendly beach break with a sand bottom located near Bendalong on the South Coast of NSW. The break works best at high tide and handles swells from both directions. Watch for rocks close to shore and rip currents.

Westcape Beach

Midcoast, Australia

Westcape Beach is a reef break near Marion Bay on Australia's Midcoast. SW swells produce waves from multiple directions, with best conditions in NNW winds. The reef carries hazards including rips, rocks, sharks, and the spot's remote isolation.

Whites Beach

Northern NSW, Australia

Whites Beach is a sand beach break near Broken Head in Northern NSW that handles waves from both directions. The spot is accessed via a remote and difficult track, and surfers should be aware of cliff exposure if caught past the northern cliffs at high tide.

Whitfords Beach

Perth, Australia

Whitfords Beach is an advanced beach break near Kallaroo in Perth, Australia. This spot works on all tides with best conditions on the rising tide, accepting swells from the west, southwest, south, and east with favorable winds from the west, southwest, and east. Watch for rips, undertow, rocks, man-made buoys, and sharks before paddling out.

Wimbie Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Wimbie Beach, near Batemans Bay on NSW's South Coast, is a beginner sand beach break. Hazards include rocky areas, sharks, and the absence of lifeguard patrol.

Windang Beach

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

Windang Beach is a sand beach break located near Wollongong that receives waves from both directions. It works best during mid and high tides.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Woolgoolga Main Beach

Sandon - Woolgoolga, Australia

Woolgoolga Main Beach is an intermediate-difficulty break near Woolgoolga with a combination seafloor. Best conditions arrive with ESE swell, mid tide, and WSW wind. Watch for submerged rocks and expect crowds.

Wooli Beach

Sandon - Woolgoolga, Australia

Wooli Beach runs south from Wilsons Headland to the Wooli Wooli River entrance on the NSW North Coast. This long, exposed sandy beach has dunes behind its northern stretch and surfing near the river end.

Woopi Headland

Sandon - Woolgoolga, Australia

Woopi Headland is a surf spot located near Woolgoolga in the Sandon area of Australia.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Wreck Bay

Eastern Victoria, Australia

Wreck Bay is a reef break located near Cape Paterson in Eastern Victoria, Australia. The spot breaks over a rock and sand bottom with exposed rocks visible at low tide.

Wreck Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Wreck Beach is a sand beach break near Shoal Bay in Newcastle, NSW, suited to advanced surfers. Best conditions are low tide with south/southeast swell and west or east winds, though surfers should be aware of hazards including extremely shallow water, rocks, rips/undertow, and sharks.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Yabbara Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Yabbara Beach is a beach break near Dalmeny on South Coast NSW with waves that approach from both directions. Westerly winds are ideal for this break. Watch for rocks and strong rips when surfing here.

Yagon Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Yagon Beach is a sandy beach break near Seal Rocks on Australia's Mid North Coast. It responds best to northeast swell and northwest winds. Watch for strong rip currents and shark activity.

Zenith Beach

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Zenith Beach is a beginner-friendly beach break near Shoal Bay, Newcastle NSW, with a sandy bottom that works across all tide ranges. The break responds best to westerly winds and southeast swell direction. Strong rip currents are present on this unpatrolled beach with no lifeguard service.

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