North Beach is a surf spot located in New South Wales, Australia, near Fairy Meadow. It is known for its sandy and rocky bottom and provides both left and right waves. The spot is suitable for surfers of all levels, though the wave quality is often described as sloppy. North Beach can be surfed at all tides, but it only breaks occasionally, with wave lengths typically less than 50 meters. The spot is not very crowded, attracting only a few surfers. Nearby surf spots include Acids, Wollongong Puckies Reef, Wollongong Connies, The Bombie North Beach, and Lassos. When planning a surf session at North Beach, it’s important to check the surf forecast, report, and map to ensure favorable conditions. Additionally, surfers should be mindful of the surf etiquette, especially in crowded spots, and check their skills before paddling out to ensure the conditions match their surfing level. Respect the locals. Check out the good surf at North Beach in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.
Tides play a role in determining wave quality at many surf spots, but some locations like North Beach remain consistent regardless of tidal changes. In these spots, the depth of the water over the seabed stays relatively stable, meaning the waves break in a similar way throughout the tidal cycle. Whether it's high, medium, or low tide, the wave conditions at these spots are largely unaffected, offering consistent surf sessions at any time of day.
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There are 174 surf spots within a range of 100 km from North Beach. Use this section to find alternative spots that may be less crowded, better suited for your surfing skills, or offer a better forecast report for the next 7 days. Each spot includes detailed surf reports, forecast updates, and webcam views to help you plan. Whether you're seeking less crowded alternatives or simply exploring a region, the list of nearby surf spots is an essential tool.
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