New South Wales is home to 2,000km of coastline offering fantastic beginner breaks, intense swells for advanced surfers and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It’s no wonder that it’s a popular spot for surfers from all over the world! You could cruise up and down the NSW coast for months and never get sick of the epic surf on offer.
It’s a tough battle to pick our favourites, but we’ve sorted through all the phenomenal beaches in NSW and curated our list to help you out.
This one is probably a little obvious, but it makes the top of our list nonetheless. Byron is arguably one of Australia’s most iconic surf spots, known for it’s leafy, laidback surfer vibes. However, the surf really does live up to the hype.
Belongil Beach is a great all-rounder for all levels and abilities whereas as the Wreck and the Pass are some iconic, local favourites.
Home to international surfing competition, Surfest, Merewether in Newcastle is a classic, consistent and formidable surf. Offering an epic right-hand wave that breaks over rock reef, Merewether isn’t one suitable for beginners.
Conditions are best in Autumn/Winter and it doesn’t hurt that there’s no shortage of charming cafés and eateries along the coast into Newcastle centre.
Cresent Head is a world-famous surfing reserve, home to a gnarly right-hand point. Not only does it have a stunning location, charming local town with an easy, relaxed vibe, it also offers fantastic breach breaks and plenty of space! You’ll find the best swells in the winter, perfect for a winter road trip adventure.
Some of the most popular spots include Cresent Head Point and Goolawah Beach.
A World Surfing Reserve, Manley-Freshwater beaches are recognised as the ‘birthplace of surfing in Australia’. There is more than 100 years of surfing history here and it’s still just as popular to this day. Freshwater Beach’s more sheltered swells are great for beginners and the rugged reef points of Manley’s surf are suitable to all surfing levels.
This is a popular spot however, so expect crowds and surfing conditions are best in the Winter.
You might see Bondi on this list and roll your eyes, but Bondi Beach is a great spot for an all-rounder break. Suitable for everyone, from beginners to the experienced boarders, Bondi is still a challenging and enjoyable surfing experience.
For more advanced surfers, winter is your best time, whereas beginners might prefer the gentler swells of summer.
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