Surf Spots

13th beach

VIC, Melbourne West, Australia

13th Beach is a complex stretch of sandbars interspersed with reef and rock ledge patches that produce multiple distinct peaks along several kilometers of coast. The break handles swell from around 1 ft and averages around 1.5 m, improving in size and power during winter. South-southwest swell combined with north-northeast wind produces the best conditions, typically in July when clean waves appear most frequently. The waves vary significantly across the beach—some peaks generate fast, hollow sections that demand intermediate to advanced skill, while others accommodate newer surfers. Mid tide produces the most consistent shape. Hazards are substantial: persistent rips, scattered rocks and reef, significant crowds at popular times, and at certain locations like Poo Point, offshore sweep can push surfers into heavier sections. 13th Beach has no prominent documented competition history or roster of notable surfers in publicly available sources, though it hosts a local surf lifesaving club and attracts professional surfers to its varied lineup. Located west of Barwon Heads between Barwon Heads and Black Rock, the stretch extends roughly 3–6 km and takes its name from the nearby thirteenth hole of Barwon Heads Golf Course. Multiple carpark facilities provide direct access to the beach. Lifeguard patrols are seasonal—volunteer lifesaving club patrols typically occur weekends in summer, with paid lifeguards on weekdays during summer months.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

7-Mile Beach

Lennox-Ballina, Australia

7-Mile Beach is a sand beach break located near Lennox Head. The spot hosts the notable event Gromfest and features rip currents that require attention from surfers.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Agnes Water

QLD, Central-Queensland, Australia

Agnes Water is a right-hand point break favored for longboarding, with waves peeling along 50–150 metres of reef-backed coastline over a mixed sand and rock bottom. The break requires at least medium tide to work well and responds to northeast swell paired with southwest offshore wind, making it a relatively forgiving option for surfers across skill levels. Medium swell conditions are optimal; larger swells can produce powerful walls, while smaller days suit beginners and cruisers. The point has hosted the Agnes Water Longboard Classic every March for 27 years, one of Australia's most established amateur longboarding competitions. The event began in the late 1990s as a small gathering of local and visiting longboarders and has grown to attract over 180 competitors from across the country. Zane Harrison, a former competitive surfer, established a surf school there that continues to train new generations. The wave's consistent, peeling shape has made it an enduring destination within Australian longboarding culture. Agnes Water lies in a compact beach town near 1770 in central Queensland, approximately two hours north of Brisbane, and offers excellent camping and caravan facilities. The area experiences its best conditions from April through October during the dry season. The beach itself remains relatively uncrowded compared to better-known Australian breaks, and good parking exists near the town lookout. The spot sits close to the Great Barrier Reef, making it accessible to visitors exploring the broader central Queensland coast.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Alexandra Headland

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Alexandra Headland is a point break on Queensland's Sunshine Coast near Maroochydore that receives swell from both directions, with southeast swells working best. The wave breaks over sand and rock with mid-high tide conditions favored, and southwest winds preferred. The spot hosts the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and carries hazards including rips, rocks, jellyfish, sharks, and crowds.

beginner · advanced · shortboard

Alexandria Bay (Noosa)

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Alexandria Bay (Noosa) is a sandy beach break on Queensland's Sunshine Coast near Sunshine Beach that works on southerly swells and accepts waves from both directions. Conditions are best in westerly winds. The remote location requires a long walk to access and offers no lifeguard supervision, with strong rips and currents to manage.

Alma Bay

Northern Queensland, Australia

Alma Bay is a surf break near Nelly Bay in Northern Queensland, Australia. Swimmers and surfers should be aware of sharks and marine stingers, including irukandji jellyfish present during the November-May season.

Almonta Beach

West Coast, Australia

Almonta Beach lies east of Point Avoid on the southern coast of Coffin Bay National Park, on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The park's 2004 management plan identifies an exposed surf beach with coastal dunes and mobile dune fields behind the shore. Golden Island Lookout provides a landmark for the approach: the parks service's 2024 itinerary directs visitors to its lower lookout for beach access, with views of Golden Island and the submerged strip that once linked it to the mainland.

Angels Beach

Lennox-Ballina, Australia

Angels Beach is a sand beach break located near Lennox-Ballina, with the nearest town being Ballina (East Ballina). Rocky headlands frame the beach at Black Head to the south and Flat Rock to the north. Be aware of rips and strong currents, and note that the beach is unpatrolled.

Anglesea

VIC, Melbourne West, Australia

Anglesea is a sandy rivermouth break where waves build across a shifting seabed shaped by river flow and sandbanks, creating multiple peaks along a 2.5-kilometre stretch. Best conditions arrive with a south-southeast swell meeting an offshore northwest wind, typically in mid-tidal cycles; waves generally reach waist-high to overhead height and can peel for over a hundred metres when the banks align well. The main hazard is a partially submerged groyne, and the patrolled beach can draw substantial crowds during good swells. Anglesea's surf history is less established than nearby Bells Beach—the town itself was historically difficult to access and remained isolated until better roads developed the Great Ocean Road in the mid-twentieth century. The Great Ocean Road region, particularly around Bells to the east, became central to Australian surfing culture from the 1960s onward, and Anglesea developed as a secondary break for learners and intermediate surfers seeking less crowded conditions than the more famous nearby breaks. The beach sits roughly 20 kilometres down the Great Ocean Road from the surf capital of Torquay and just 10 minutes south of Bells Beach. Free parking is available close to the sand with straightforward vehicle access; amenities include lifeguard patrols, facilities, and picnic areas. Point Roadknight, a sheltered cove west of the main break, offers an alternative entry point for less experienced surfers seeking calmer water.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Anna Bay Reef

Newcastle NSW, Australia

Anna Bay Reef is an advanced reef break near Newcastle, handling SW, S, SE, E, and NE swell with waves breaking both ways. North to west winds work best. Hazards include rips, undertow, rocks, sharks, sea urchins, and localism.

advanced · bodyboard

Apollo Bay

VIC, Melbourne West, Australia

Apollo Bay is primarily a beach break with occasional point break characteristics, fed by southwest ground swells and functioning reliably in minimal swell. The break works best at low tide on the rising tide, with west or northwest winds providing offshore conditions. The seafloor varies between uneven reef and sand, creating inconsistent wave formation. Winter produces the most consistent, cleanest surf, particularly around August. The break attracts moderate crowds due to its consistent nature and accessible position along the Great Ocean Road. Overcrowding is occasionally reported as a hazard. The spot accommodates various skill levels, with softer, smaller waves in the sheltered inner bay and access to more challenging conditions at nearby reef breaks like Marengo Reef. Access to Apollo Bay involves the Great Ocean Road through the town of Apollo Bay, situated near Cape Otway. The area has nearby alternatives including Marengo Beach (known for sheltered coves and consistent breaks) and Shelly Beach, providing options depending on swell direction and wind.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Asling's Beach

NSW, Far South, Australia

Asling's Beach is a sand beach break facing east-southeast across Twofold Bay with waves typically 1–1.5 metres. A notable right-hander forms at the southern end near the rock pool, which fires well during southeast swells with west winds offshore. The break favors beginners, with the northern end offering additional shelter and smaller waves except during larger south swells. Rocks and rip currents, particularly one identified as "Rip 318," present hazards; the beach is unpatrolled and sees its most consistent conditions during winter months, particularly around January. The break has been surfed since at least the mid-20th century—an ocean baths complex was constructed between January and October 1961 at the southern end, following advice from the local Eden Surf Club in 1948. It remains primarily a local spot rather than a destination break; nearby Pambula Beach and Merimbula offer stronger wave options. Asling's Beach is accessed via Aslings Beach Road from the Princess Highway, minutes walk from Eden's town centre. Free parking is available at a large car park; the southern end features a picturesque rock pool and amenities including picnic areas, public toilets, gas BBQs at the adjacent Apex Park, and a boardwalk. The beach is 2.3 kilometres long and remains a family-friendly location despite the lack of lifeguard services.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Avalon Point

WA, Perth South, Australia

Avalon Point is primarily a long, mellow left-hander over a rocky reef that rewards drawn-out carving turns in smaller conditions but becomes considerably steeper and more demanding once faces exceed head height. The break offers multiple takeoff points along the point with occasional shorter right-hand waves off the top, and the underlying reef structure allows it to hold swell up to around three to three-and-a-half meters. The consistent geometry means it maintains reliable shape when swell approaches from the west-southwest, though the exact wave intensity and ride length vary across different sections of the point. The spot has hosted the WSL Peel Pro Junior, a World Surf League junior competition for twenty-and-under competitors that serves as a qualifying event for the world junior championship and forms part of the broader WA Pro Surf Series competition calendar established in recent years. Avalon Point sits in Wannanup roughly eleven kilometers south of Mandurah and has become particularly established among longboarders—the beach is colloquially known as "Malvalon" among locals. The break tends to be crowded given its consistent performance and accessible location. While it offers reliable, rideable waves during spring and the cooler months, summer conditions flatten considerably. The beach maintains a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with weekend amenities including a coffee van, though swimmers and surfers should remain aware of sea urchins and shark presence.

Avoca Beach

Central Coast NSW, Australia

Avoca Beach is an intermediate-level point break on Central Coast NSW near Gosford that works with both swell directions and prefers SW winds. The spot hosts notable competitions including the Central Coast Pro (WSL Qualifying Series) and Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series. Watch for rips and rocks when surfing here.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Avoca Point

NSW, Central, Australia

Avoca Point is a point break at the southern end of Avoca Beach that produces both left and right-hand waves, working best during low tide over a sand bottom. The break performs consistently during autumn months, particularly April, when ground swells from the east combine with offshore southwest winds, though it can miss larger winter swells that approach from too far south. Intermediate to advanced surfers find the waves challenging partly because they break very close to exposed rocks, and the point does not activate as frequently as the main beach breaks during smaller swell periods. The Avoca Beach area has hosted regional and state-level surfing competitions, anchored by the Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club, which was established in 1929 following a drowning incident. Surfing activity at the point extends back decades as part of the Central Coast's broader surf culture, though the break tends to draw crowds on weekends when conditions align. Avoca Point sits on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately 95 kilometres north of Sydney, within a locality that was originally home to the Awabakel Indigenous people before European settlement began in the 1830s. Beach access is straightforward, though the break's proximity to rocks means swimmers and surfers need awareness of tidal movements and rip currents in the area.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Back beach

WA, Perth North, Australia

Back Beach offers primarily beach breaks with both left and right-hand waves across a range of swell conditions, though it's exposed to the strongest swells and often doesn't break consistently. Southwest swell paired with northeast offshore wind provides the most reliable waves, with conditions peaking in winter—June in particular brings the best runs of clean waves. Waves typically reach one to three meters, making this an intermediate to advanced break rather than a beginner spot, despite the calmer Mahomet's corner and Tarcoola sandbar sections offering easier entry for newer surfers. Geraldton has supported competitive surfing for over fifty years through the Sunshine Surf Masters, which showcases local and regional talent across multiple age groups. The area has also hosted junior state championships that have developed surfers who later reached professional and international rankings, including competitors now known at elite levels. The region's competitions and club infrastructure suggest surfing here has remained a regular activity since at least the mid-20th century. Back Beach sits approximately 4.5 hours north of Perth, accessible via the Brand Highway. The area features multiple car parks with facilities including a surf club, toilets, showers, and grassed reserves overlooking the ocean. Lifeguarded swimming areas operate seasonally (October to April). The beach spans roughly 4 kilometers, with distinct zones: Mahomet's provides sheltered conditions for learners, Tarcoola offers sandbar waves suitable for progressing surfers, and Back Beach proper faces directly south for larger swells. Visitors should expect rip currents through a continuous bar system, rocks, and strong shorebreak, and be aware that water conditions can shift rapidly given the beach's high exposure to ocean swells.

Back Beach

Mid North Coast, Australia

Back Beach is a sand beach break near Crescent Head on the Mid North Coast of Australia. The break accepts swell from SE, E, and NE directions and works on both lefts and rights. Best results come with NW, W, or SW winds and at any tide, though rising tide is preferred.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Back Beach

Evans Head - Yamba, Australia

Back Beach lies near Woody Head and Iluka in Bundjalung National Park on the New South Wales north coast. Coastal forest borders the sand, and NSW National Parks identifies the beach as a place to surf.

Ballina North Wall

NSW, North, Australia

Ballina North Wall is a consistent right-hand point break formed along the Richmond River breakwall, producing waves that tend to be punchy rather than spectacular—short shifty peaks are typical, though hollow sections and brief barrel opportunities occur under suitable conditions. The break works across all tide stages and responds to east-northeast swells paired with offshore winds from the west and southwest; autumn months, particularly May, offer the most reliable conditions. The wave here suits experienced and intermediate surfers rather than beginners. The breakwall itself was constructed in phases between 1889 and 1912 as infrastructure for river navigation, with the north wall portion built from 1900 to 1905. In 2012, North Wall hosted the Jim Beam Surftag Australian Championships, attracting 120 of Australia's top team surfers—marking the first time this national competition was held outside Sydney. Beyond this high-profile event, documented surf history for the break is limited. Access is straightforward via Lighthouse Parade in East Ballina, with parking and facilities available near the break. The Richmond River location carries notable shark risk; the Ballina area has experienced multiple incidents over recent years. Rocks along the breakwall and the river's current structure add to the hazard profile beyond typical offshore rips.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Bar Beach

NSW, Newcastle, Australia

Bar Beach is a sand-bottomed beach break with consistent left and right-hand waves that work at all stages of the tide. The break performs best when Southeast swell combines with an offshore Northwest wind, and is surfable year-round with stronger conditions typically through winter. The beach break produces sections long enough for turns and carves, making it accessible to newer surfers, though it draws crowds regularly. Bar Beach does not hold a notable competitive or historical significance within Newcastle's wider surfing tradition. The region's major competition, Surfest, shifted to Merewether Beach in 2007 and remains the primary venue for professional events in the area. Bar Beach sits in southwest Newcastle with free parking at Memorial Drive, directly accessible from nearby ANZAC Memorial Walk. The beach is equipped with public facilities including toilets, showers, and specialized beach wheelchairs for visitors with mobility needs.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Barlings Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Barlings Beach near Tomakin is an advanced sand beach break with left-hand waves, favoring NE swell and easterly winds. Be aware of hazards including strong rips, undertow, and localism.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Barrack Point

NSW, South Coast, Australia

Barrack Point is an exposed reef break with waves that break fast and hollow over shallow water. The reef produces powerful waves that can exceed 12 feet in size, though the water over the break is extremely shallow—ankle-deep even at high tide—which creates a dumping, sucky character that demands quick positioning and a fast exit. Winter, particularly around June, offers the most consistent conditions, while the break flattens significantly during summer months. Offshore winds blow from the southwest. The tidal stage matters considerably here: the extreme shallowness at high tide makes paddle-out and positioning more challenging, while lower water levels worsen the shallow-water hazards. The Warilla/Barrack Point area has hosted organized surfing since the late 1950s, when local surfers established a formal surf club in 1959 to serve the growing popularity of Warilla Beach. Photographs document active surfing sessions here in the mid-1960s, and the club operated a rescue and recovery team through the 1980s. The club relocated to its current northern beachfront location in 1978–1979 after substantial beach erosion forced abandonment of the original southern site, with facility upgrades completed in the early 1980s and mid-1990s. Access to Barrack Point runs via the Illawarra coast near Shellharbour. The nearby Surfrider Caravan Park (now operating under different management) and holiday accommodation options serve as reference points for finding the break.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Bateau Bay Beach

Central Coast NSW, Australia

Bateau Bay Beach is a beach break located near The Entrance on New South Wales' Central Coast, with a sand and rock bottom. The spot is known for strong rip currents, including documented mega rips up to 50 metres wide and over 250 metres long, plus additional hazards from rock platforms and headlands. The beach has no lifeguard patrol and a documented history of rip-related drownings.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Bawley Point

NSW, South Coast, Australia

Bawley Point breaks as a right-hand reef formation that develops best during winter months, particularly June when the swell is most consistent. The break handles waves up to about five feet and works reliably with southeast swells combined with southwest winds, hitting its optimal shape mid-tide on a rising cycle. The takeoff area sits shallow over uneven reef, making entry and exit technical; the break occasionally produces hollow barrels when conditions align. Hazards include the exposed rocky bottom near the takeoff zone, strong rips, sharks, sea urchins, and an established local surfing community. This is an expert-only spot requiring full knowledge of reef hazard management. The break anchors a stretch of the South Coast widely recognized among Australian surfers for producing some of the country's highest-quality waves relative to the amount of coastline involved, from Jervis Bay through to Bawley Point. Bawley Point itself hosts an annual surf competition called the TBS Bawley Surf Classic, held on the first Saturday of February as a memorial event. Bawley Point lies approximately 25 to 30 minutes south of Ulladulla and can be reached by turning off the Princess Highway at the Bawley Point exit; the locality is roughly 3.5 hours south of Sydney. Public bus services run through Murramarang Road near the area, though driving is the primary access method. Summer conditions typically produce flat periods, so autumn and winter offer the most reliable swell windows.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Beachport

SA, East, Australia

Beachport is an exposed beach and reef break with both left and right hand waves, plus offshore reef breaks that add complexity to the lineup. The spot works year-round but peaks during winter, particularly in June, when southwest groundswells combine with north winds. It handles all stages of tide and is rarely crowded despite decent reliability. The town sits in the Limestone Coast region about 311 kilometres southeast of Adelaide, with straightforward beach access at Beachport Surf Beach off Millicent Road, where there is free parking, toilets, fresh water taps, and a cold shower. Accommodation options including a nearby caravan park provide convenient access to the break.

Beares Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Beares Beach is a reef break on New South Wales' South Coast near Bermagui, working best with west winds and southeast swell. The break picks up swell from both directions across its reef bottom. Experienced surfers only: strong rips, rocks, localism, and sharks present hazards on this unpatrolled beach.

Beilbys Beach

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Beilbys Beach is a short ocean beach at Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast. Sand alternates with rocks and reef along the shore below vegetated bluffs near Nambucca North Head.

Bells Beach

Victoria, Australia

Bells Beach, also known as Djarrak, is on Wadawurrung Country near Torquay, Victoria. Sedimentary headlands border a small sandy beach, with surfing spread across Centreside, Rincon and the Bowl. Winkipop is a neighboring break east of the Bells headland. The Surf Coast Walk crosses the reserve with views of the surfing coast. The recreation reserve was formally designated in 1971 amid concern about damage to native vegetation. The coast authority dates the Rip Curl Pro name and introduction of prize money to 1973, distinct from the competition's earlier beginnings.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Ben Dearg Beach

Southwest Australia, Australia

Ben Dearg Beach is a beach break in Southwest Australia near the town of Nanarup. The spot features a combination bottom with rock platforms and is unpatrolled by lifeguards.

Bendalong Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Bendalong Beach on South Coast NSW is a sand beach break best suited to southeast swell. Rideable at all tides with westerly winds preferred. Watch for rips, rocks, sharks, and crowds at this location, which works on both wave directions.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Bengello Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Bengello Beach forms a broad coastal arc between Broulee Head and the northern entrance wall of the Moruya River on the New South Wales South Coast. Low vegetated dunes back the sand, and reefs lie near the ends of a shore dominated by sandy sediment. Surf Life Saving Australia's guide describes offshore bars and numerous rip channels along this long beach. A coastal study published in 2025 also records changes in bar and rip patterns both along the shore and over time. Its analysis of the June 2016 storm found much less erosion at the northern end than farther south, illustrating how differently sections of Bengello can respond during the same event. These features give the beach a varied character across its length.

Berry Bay

Midcoast, Australia

Berry Bay is a left-breaking beach break with a boulder bottom, consistently rideable year-round and particularly good in summer months. Waves begin forming at around two meters and can reach over three meters during larger swells. It responds best to southwest groundswells paired with easterly winds. The break is sheltered from crowds, rarely getting busy even when conditions are optimal, and is widely regarded as one of the more accessible beginner-friendly breaks on the peninsula, though it has enough size to accommodate intermediate surfers during peak swells. Access requires a short dirt-road drive from Corny Point followed by a walk down wooden steps to the beach. The setting is scenic and often features dolphin sightings. The main hazard is a significant rip current that develops around 200 meters west of the main break, requiring awareness and proper exit strategy. Sharks are present in South Australian waters, though specific incidents at Berry Bay were not documented in available sources.

Bherwherre Beach

South Coast NSW, Australia

Bherwherre Beach is a sandy beach break located near Sussex Inlet on New South Wales' South Coast. It's an advanced-difficulty spot that requires experience due to hazards including rip currents, drop-offs, rocks, marine stingers, and big swells.

Bilgola Beach

Sydney, Australia

Bilgola Beach near Avalon Beach is an intermediate reef break that works northeast swell at all tide levels. Northwesterly wind provides best conditions, and the sandy reef bottom presents hazards of urchins, rips, rocks, and obstacles. Waves approach from both directions.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Bilinga Beach

Gold Coast, Australia

Bilinga Beach is a beginner beach break near Coolangatta on Australia's Gold Coast, featuring a sandy bottom. The break presents several hazards including rip channels, inner bar rips, a deep trough running parallel to the beach, and strong currents near the southern groyne.

Birdie beach

NSW, Central, Australia

Birdie Beach is an exposed sand beach break with varied sandbank formations and gutters that create both left and right-hand peaks. Sections of reef underneath can contribute to wave shape when swell builds, allowing the break to hold solid size. The waves respond well to southeast swells combined with northwest winds, and low tide typically provides the cleanest shape. Relatively few surfers occupy the break even during favorable conditions, making it a quieter alternative to more popular Central Coast spots. The beach lies within the Munmorah State Conservation Area, accessed via multiple walking tracks from a designated parking area near Freemans Wyong. The setting is isolated—backed by coastal heath with no nearby shops, cafes, or facilities beyond an unpatrolled beach and basic parking amenities. The shoreline features rock formations and a small lagoon, and the sandy profile shifts with conditions. Water temperatures range from around 17°C in winter to 25°C in summer, typically requiring a light suit most of the year.

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Black Point

Wollongong - Shoalhaven, Australia

Black Point, near Gerroa in Wollongong-Shoalhaven, is a left-hand reef break best approached on SE swells with NNW winds. Rips, sharks, and rocks are significant hazards at this location.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Blackfellows Point

NSW, Far South, Australia

Blackfellows Point breaks both left and right as a point break heavily dependent on sand build-up along the formation. When conditions align, the wave can produce long rides and occasional barrels near the rocky outcrops, though it only breaks well during occasional swells. The break is workable across all tidal stages and responds best to southeast groundswells combined with southwest winds, which provide offshore conditions to clean up the shape. Winter months bring the most consistent opportunities, particularly June, when the spot holds clean, rideable waves about half the time; summer tends toward flatness. The location is exposed and rarely experiences crowds.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Blacknose Point

Western Victoria, Australia

Blacknose Point in Western Victoria near Portland is an advanced point break with right-hand waves on a rocky bottom. Best conditions run on SSW swell with WSW winds during high tide. Expect rips, rocks, sharks, and heavy crowds.

Blackrock

NSW, South Coast, Australia

Blackrock produces a thick, fast-moving left reef break that pitches abruptly over a shallow, sea-urchin-infested seabed, forming one of Australia's most hollow and photogenic waves. The break works best when a southeast groundswell combines with an offshore northeast wind, typically during rising mid-tide. Right-handers also peel off the reef but the left is the primary attraction. The spot is sheltered and unreliable, especially during Australian summer when conditions tend flat. Wave heights average 3–5 feet on typical days but shallow depth makes double-overhead-plus conditions treacherous. Entry and exit require care navigating sharp rock ledges into fast-moving water. Blackrock entered the surf consciousness in the late 1960s when a handful of surfers discovered the break and initially called it Pipeline or Wreck Bay. Australian Surfing Magazine formally named it Black Rock in 1970, drawing a direct parallel to Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii for the wave's similar characteristics and hollow tube potential. The spot remained largely unknown outside hardcore locals until the late 1980s. Today it holds deep cultural significance as the spiritual home of Aboriginal surfing in Australia, with generations of Wreck Bay Community members having surfed Summercloud Bay and maintained connections to the break as part of their relationship with country and seascape. The location is now proposed as Australia's first Indigenous National Surfing Reserve. Access requires entering Booderee National Park through Wreck Bay, an Aboriginal community that has managed the park since 1995. Localism is real and the break is for experts only; visiting surfers must show respect to the primarily Indigenous local crew who know the break intimately. Beyond the physical hazards—rips, shallow reef, sea urchins, and occasional sharks—theft from the car park and beach is a genuine risk.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Blackwoods Beach

Sydney, Australia

Blackwoods Beach near Cronulla in Sydney features rip currents and rocky, steep access terrain. The spot is unpatrolled with no lifeguards present.

Blinky Beach

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Blinky Beach is a beach break with a sand bottom located in Coffs Harbour, Australia. It works best with northeast swell and southwest winds.

Blue Bay

NSW, Central, Australia

Blue Bay's reef break operates as a hollow, fast-peeling right-hander that works when south-southeast swell wraps in with west wind offshore. The wave holds best during winter months, particularly June, though clean conditions are inconsistent and often interrupted by dead spells. The break requires experience; it delivers powerful, steep sections over a rocky shallow reef, with the best waves materializing on mid-to-high tides when the water level allows the formation to function properly. The arrival of surfing in Australia dates to the 1910s, but no specific historical record exists for when Blue Bay itself began receiving regular surfers or any notable sessions, competitions, or named practitioners. The spot appears to be a secondary, lesser-known break rather than a destination of historical significance in Australian surfing. Access involves a short walk to the rocky peninsular point south of The Entrance township, where a rocky outcrop and shallow reef form the narrow entrance to the bay. The spot remains relatively quiet outside of peak swell windows, partly due to its inconsistency and the larger, more reliable breaks nearby on the Central Coast.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Blue Fish Point

Sydney, Australia

Blue Fish Point near Manly is an expert-only reef break featuring right-hand waves. Southern swell works best at this spot, which breaks over a reef with shallow areas and submerged rocks.

advanced · gun

Blue Moons

VIC, Melbourne West, Australia

Blue Moons is a right-hand reef break near Lorne on Victoria's Surf Coast. It suits intermediate surfers and is generally best at low to mid tide.

Blueys Beach

NSW, Mid North Coast, Australia

Blueys Beach breaks as a sand-bottomed beach break with a rock wedge at the southern end that provides alternative shape for more experienced surfers. The most favorable conditions arrive with northeast swell combined with west-northwest offshore winds; southeast swells can also produce rideable surf. The break generates powerful right-handers and responds best during winter months. The beach can hold substantial size, with waves running 400–500 metres offshore during large southeast swells. This is intermediate to advanced terrain rather than a beginner's wave. Rocky headlands frame both ends of the beach, creating natural tidal pools but also contributing to the hazard profile. The unpatrolled status means no lifeguard supervision, and the break is known for strong rip currents and powerful undercurrents that lead to regular rescues. The beach itself stretches nearly a kilometre and must be accessed entirely on foot, descending from headlands over 200 metres high on either flank. I found no record of notable competitions, historical sessions, or competition surfers specifically tied to Blueys Beach in available sources.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Bogangar Beach

Northern NSW, Australia

Bogangar Beach is a right-hand point break near Kingscliff in Northern NSW, Australia, that works best on SE swells and WSW winds during low to mid tide. The spot features a combination bottom and presents hazards including rocks, rips, and sharks. It hosts prestigious events including the Tweed Coast Pro and Australian Longboard Titles.

Boiling Pot

QLD, Sunshine Coast, Australia

Boiling Pot delivers steep takeoffs and hollow, fast-moving right-hand walls that peel over a rock-and-sand bottom. The initial section off the rocks is particularly intense and demanding, with the wave's power gradually softening as it breaks through towards Johnsons and potentially extending into Little Cove on larger swells. On days with head-height or bigger swell, the break spreads and becomes more makeable across its sections, while smaller days require precise wave selection and speed to hold the steep walls. The break attracts advanced surfers seeking barrel-prone, challenging terrain rather than the mellower peeling rights found elsewhere around Noosa's point system, and performs best with ENE or easterly swells combined with offshore south winds. Boiling Pot became firmly established as a destination in the early 1960s when Bob McTavish arrived and rapidly became the locale's defining figure, using Noosa's consistent points as a testing ground for revolutionary shortboard designs that would reshape global surfing. The Noosa '66 represents one of the most significant design contributions from that era. By the 1970s, multiple surfers who would define Australian and international surfing—including Josh Constable, Harrison Roach, and Julian Wilson—cut their teeth on these same breaks. A surfing magazine in 1967 described the Boiling Pot experience in mystical terms, while Noosa's annual Festival of Surfing, held since 1993, cemented the area's legendary status. The region's formal recognition as a World Surfing Reserve in 2020 reflects its historical and ongoing significance as a proving ground for board design and a nursery for world-class talent. The break sits below the Boiling Pot lookout in Noosa National Park, accessed via a short walk from the Park Road carpark toward Tea Tree Bay. Parking at the carpark is limited and subject to four-hour regulated parking periods, making timing important on popular days. The wave requires scrambling down rocky terrain below the lookout point, a commitment that naturally filters out casual observers and contributes to crowd dynamics at this exposed, park-protected break.