Newcastle Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S-SE
Wind
W is offshore but tends to blow any swell flat. Best waves with S winds after SE gale.
Surf Height
Knee to chest high.
Tide
Usually high tide as more swell gets in.
Newcastle Surf Guide
A series of small peaks on the strand in front of Newcastle town.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers. Fun novelty waves for more advanced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Very Friendly.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Nobody really surfs here.
Spot Rating
Poor
Wave quality is poor to fair at best.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Jump off the beach if you see a surfable peak. Very close. Inadvisable to paddle out to any islands or "cloudbreaks" in the area because of extreme tidal currents.
Water Quality
Fair
Large agriculture industry in the area and a tourist town with outflow lines directly to the ocean. Not recommended to enter the water after heavy rains.
Hazards
Rocks and tidal currents. Huge tides in this area.
Bring Your
Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Access from public parking (pay system) in the village.
Bottom
Mostly sand and cobblestone but some larger rocks to deal with, especially at low tide.
Best Season
All seasons. Takes a strong south to southeast wind swell. Receives no long period atlantic swell.
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