Lake Cathie Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SE

Wind

NW

Surf Height

Knee high-double overhead

Tide

All tides

Lake Cathie Surf Guide

Lake Cathie can produce some decent sandbars. Good waves can be found right along the beach in peaky swells and offshore winds. Check out the group of rocks (Middle Rock) near the southern end that can be surfed on both sides in most swell directions.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced depending on size

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Humility and respect appreciated.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Light to moderate

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Usually a below average spot.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Light to moderate.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

Sharks, currents.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish

Access

Beach car park

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

Winter

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