Port Macquarie Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Port Macquarie Surf Guide
A typically blue-collar NSW beach town, Port Macquarie features a handful of beach breaks/sand bars that are somewhat sand dependent and get fun during the southern hemisphere winter.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate and advanced surfers whenever proper swell is running.
Local Vibe
Doable
Tight local crowd, but the lineup is busy enough to keep things from getting too surly.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Relatively crowded lineup due to proximity to the city.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average beach break that can get good on occasion.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Typical beach break rips and currents.
Water Quality
Clean
Water is pretty pristine, particularly for city.
Hazards
Jetty, rocks, sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Car park.
Bottom
Beach break with proximity to rocks and jetty.
Best Season
Swells most consistent from February through July.
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