Port Macquarie Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE.

Wind

W, NW.

Surf Height

Head-high+

Tide

Mid tide.

Port Macquarie Surf Guide

Port Macquarie features a handful of beach breaks/sand bars that are sand dependent and get super fun on their day.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Accessible to all levels depending on swell.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Active local surf community.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Strong local surf community, close to town center.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun beach break that can get very good.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Typical beach break rips and currents.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean, can get dirty after rain flushing out the Hastings river.

Hazards

Breakwall, rocks and currents.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing, Longboard

Access

Car park. Wheelchair accessible.

Bottom

Beach break with proximity to rocks and breakwall.

Best Season

Swells most consistent from February through July.

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