Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 96
item list element: Snapper Rocks
item list element: Bells Beach
item list element: Bondi Beach
item list element: Margaret River
item list element: Kirra
item list element: Burleigh Heads
item list element: Noosa First Point
item list element: Lennox Head
item list element: The Pass
item list element: Angourie Point
item list element: North Narrabeen
item list element: The Box
item list element: North Point
item list element: Strickland Bay
item list element: Shipstern Bluff
item list element: Duranbah
item list element: South Stradbroke
item list element: Cylinders
item list element: Crescent Head
item list element: Shark Island
item list element: Ours
item list element: Cactus
item list element: Tombstones
item list element: Pedra Branca
item list element: Superbank (Maxing)
item list element: Kirra (Cyclone)
item list element: Manly Beach
item list element: Dee Why Point
item list element: Cape Woolamai
item list element: Black Rock
item list element: Maroubra
item list element: Surfers Point
item list element: Yallingup
item list element: Lefthanders
item list element: Injidup
item list element: Pennington Bay
item list element: Parsons Beach
item list element: Waitpinga Beach
item list element: Winki Pop
item list element: Johanna Beach
item list element: Thirteenth Beach
item list element: Clifton Beach
item list element: Marrawah
item list element: Mollymook Beach
item list element: Short Point
item list element: Catherine Hill Bay
item list element: Agnes Water
item list element: Mon Repos
item list element: Coolum Beach
item list element: Nightcliff
item list element: Casuarina Beach
item list element: Terrigal Haven
item list element: Avoca Point
item list element: Wamberal Beach
item list element: MacMasters Point
item list element: Norah Head
item list element: Forresters Beach
item list element: The Right
item list element: Cyclops
item list element: Cow Bombie
item list element: Red Bluff
item list element: Jake's Point
item list element: Smiths Beach
item list element: Trigg Point
item list element: Scarborough Beach
item list element: Cottesloe Beach
item list element: Gas Bay
item list element: Three Bears
item list element: South Point
item list element: The Guillotine
item list element: Cactus Caves
item list element: Victor Harbor Dump
item list element: Point Impossible
item list element: Martha Lavinia
item list element: Cloudy Bay
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:14.275Z

Snapper Rocks
type: TouristAttraction
description: Snapper Rocks is the starting point of Australia's legendary Superbank—an artificial sand formation that can create rideable waves stretching over 2 kilometers to Kirra. The right-hand point break produces machine-like barrels and long, rippable walls that have made it the heart of Gold Coast competitive surfing. Cyclone swells from February to May deliver the best conditions, but the wave works year-round. The downside is crowds—Snapper is one of the most crowded waves in Australia, requiring patience and wave selection skills.
disambiguating description: 🦘 Superbank starting point • 2km rides possible • Gold Coast icon
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.1677
  longitude: 153.5488
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 70°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Works year-round. Cyclone swells Jan-Mar.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very crowded. Respect the lineup. Strong currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan
    season explanation: Works year-round. Cyclone swells Jan-Mar.

Bells Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Bells Beach is Australian surfing's spiritual home—a powerful right-hand point break carved into the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Victoria's Great Ocean Road. Home to the world's longest-running professional surf contest (since 1962), Bells delivers cold-water power in the form of long, bowling walls that demand committed rail surfing. The famous "Ring the Bell" trophy ceremony and the clifftop amphitheater atmosphere make competition days electric. When autumn and winter groundswells from the Southern Ocean combine with rare northerly winds, Bells transforms into one of the world's premier right-handers.
disambiguating description: 🔔 Where they ring the bell • Australia's competitive soul • Cold water power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.3685
  longitude: 144.281
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Victoria
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Autumn-Spring. Big SW swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Cold water. Shark activity. Strong currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MEL
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from MEL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: WSL data
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 2.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MEL
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Autumn-Spring. Big SW swells.

Bondi Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Bondi Beach is Australia's most iconic beach—a crescent of golden sand flanked by sandstone headlands that has defined Australian beach culture for over a century. The surf is a fun, forgiving beach break that offers something for everyone: mushy peaks for beginners, occasional punchy barrels on the south end, and consistent waves year-round. Don't expect perfection—expect crowds, strong rips, and a carnival atmosphere that makes it worth visiting anyway. The Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, the famous Icebergs pool, and world-class cafes make this a complete Sydney experience.
disambiguating description: 🇦🇺 Australia's most famous beach • Surf culture ground zero • Beginners welcome
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.8908
  longitude: 151.2743
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sydney
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 160°
  description: Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 90°-175°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  description: Works year-round. Summer NE sea breezes.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very crowded. Strong rips, swim between flags.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 160
    workable range min: 90
    workable range max: 175
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
    season explanation: Works year-round. Summer NE sea breezes.

Margaret River
type: TouristAttraction
description: Margaret River is Western Australia's undisputed wave capital—a stretch of rugged coastline where powerful Indian Ocean swells meet a minefield of world-class reef breaks. The main break offers everything from punchy walls to heavy barrels, while nearby The Box delivers one of Australia's most terrifying slabs. North Point adds a long, perfect left to the mix. The region is also renowned for great white shark activity, adding genuine menace to sessions. Cold, raw, and wild, Margs rewards surfers willing to venture beyond the Bali comfort zone.
disambiguating description: 🦈 Indian Ocean power • Multiple world-class breaks • Bring your shark shields
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.97845
  longitude: 114.99485
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Western Australia
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 195°-280°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 15s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter swells. Indian Ocean power.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪨 Rocks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: High shark activity. Cold water. Remote spots.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: WSL data
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 280
    sweet spot size m: 3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Winter swells. Indian Ocean power.

Kirra
type: TouristAttraction
description: Kirra is Australian surfing's most storied barrel—a right-hand sand-bottom point that has produced some of the country's most iconic waves when the sand aligns correctly. As the finishing section of the Superbank sand system (which starts at Snapper), Kirra can deliver thick, grinding tubes that connect for hundreds of meters. The barrel shape is perfect: round, spitting, and fast. Unfortunately, decades of dredging and sand politics have made classic Kirra sessions rare. But when cyclone swells push SE and the sand is configured right, Kirra reminds everyone why it was once considered Australia's best wave.
disambiguating description: 🏆 Australia's barrel queen • Superbank's finishing move • Sand politics drama
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.1667
  longitude: 153.5167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 115°
  description: Works best with swells from 115° (ESE). Workable range: 80°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 230° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter E-SE swells are prime when the sand is right. Cyclone swells Jan-Mar can produce rare classic days.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very crowded. Heavy local crew. Strong currents on bigger swells.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Swellnet cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 10
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 115
    workable range min: 80
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 230
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter E-SE swells are prime when the sand is right. Cyclone swells Jan-Mar can produce rare classic days.

Burleigh Heads
type: TouristAttraction
description: Burleigh Heads is the Gold Coast's most intense wave—a powerful right-hand point that breaks over a boulder-strewn headland, producing thick barrels and high-performance walls. Unlike the sand-bottom points to the south, Burleigh has more grunt and handles bigger swells. The takeoff is critical, the inside section is shallow, and the local crew is one of Australia's most notorious. The setting is beautiful: a national park headland, pandanus trees, and perfect morning glass when conditions align. It's a proving ground for Queensland's best surfers.
disambiguating description: 💪 Gold Coast power • Boulder point perfection • Don't drop in on the locals
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.0833
  longitude: 153.45
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 155°
  description: Works best with swells from 155° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-190°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter best. Handles bigger swells than other Gold Coast spots.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism, 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky entry/exit. Very crowded. Strong rips on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Surfline cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 155
    workable range min: 120
    workable range max: 190
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter best. Handles bigger swells than other Gold Coast spots.

Noosa First Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Noosa First Point is Australia's longboarding mecca—a sequence of five points that produce some of the longest, most perfect right-hand peelers in the country when the rare NE swells arrive. The wave walls up gently and runs for hundreds of meters, allowing for elegant nose-riding and stylish surfing that's become Noosa's signature. The national park headland creates a stunning amphitheater, and the vibe is surprisingly mellow despite extreme crowds. Noosa is fickle—it needs specific swell direction—but when cyclones push NE energy down the coast, it becomes world-class.
disambiguating description: 🏄 Longboard paradise • Five points of perfection • Nose-riding nirvana
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -26.3833
  longitude: 153.0833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sunshine Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70°
  description: Works best with swells from 70° (ENE). Workable range: 45°-120°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 135°-225°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
  description: Needs cyclone swells or NE-E fetch. Very inconsistent but world-class when on.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Extremely crowded. Longboard mecca. Very competitive lineup.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MCY
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from MCY airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Surfline cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 10
  water temp c: 24
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 70
    workable range min: 45
    workable range max: 120
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 135
    offshore range max: 225
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MCY
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Oct
    season explanation: Needs cyclone swells or NE-E fetch. Very inconsistent but world-class when on.

Lennox Head
type: TouristAttraction
description: Lennox Head is one of Australia's most revered points—a long, bending right-hander that peels along a basalt boulder headland in northern NSW. When clean SE swells combine with SW winds, Lennox produces perfect walls and barrel sections that can run for over a kilometer. The wave is powerful, the rocks are real, and the local crew is tight. The headland offers a spectacular vantage point for watching sets roll in. This is genuine world-class point surfing in a beautiful setting, with all the challenges—crowds, localism, difficulty—that come with elite waves.
disambiguating description: 🔥 Northern NSW's jewel • Kilometer-long dreams • Earn your waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.79
  longitude: 153.6
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Northern NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135°
  description: Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-170°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 180°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter SE swells. One of the best points in Australia.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism, 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Slippery rock entry. Tight local crew. Very crowded on good days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BNK
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from BNK airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 135
    workable range min: 100
    workable range max: 170
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 180
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BNK
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter SE swells. One of the best points in Australia.

The Pass
type: TouristAttraction
description: The Pass is Byron Bay's crown jewel—a long, winding right-hand point that embodies the region's laid-back surf culture. The wave is forgiving and fun, wrapping around the headland below the famous lighthouse, occasionally connecting all the way to Clarks Beach on bigger swells. It's a longboarder's paradise and a gathering place for the eclectic Byron community. Sunrise sessions with dolphins and the smell of the rainforest are part of the magic. Don't expect perfection—expect crowds, good vibes, and one of Australia's most beloved wave-riding experiences.
disambiguating description: ✨ Byron's soul • Longboard paradise • Sunrise with dolphins
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.6333
  longitude: 153.6167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Byron Bay
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70°
  description: Works best with swells from 70° (ENE). Workable range: 45°-135°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 200° (SSW). Offshore range: 135°-247°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
  description: Works year-round. Autumn best for cleaner conditions.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Extremely crowded. Longboard-heavy lineup. Rips on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BNK
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from BNK airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 10
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 70
    workable range min: 45
    workable range max: 135
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 200
    offshore range min: 135
    offshore range max: 247
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BNK
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Works year-round. Autumn best for cleaner conditions.

Angourie Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Angourie Point is a historic right-hand point break that helped birth Australian shortboard surfing in the 1960s. The wave breaks over a basalt reef into a deep channel, producing long, workable walls with occasional barrel sections when NE swells push in. The famous "Blue Pool"—a natural ocean pool carved into the rocks—sits at the base of the point. Angourie has a quiet, old-school feel compared to the circus further north, though the local crew takes the lineup seriously. It's a piece of Australian surf history still delivering quality waves.
disambiguating description: 📜 Where Aussie shortboarding began • Blue Pool backdrop • Old-school soul
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -29.4667
  longitude: 153.3667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Northern NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70°
  description: Works best with swells from 70° (ENE). Workable range: 45°-140°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 180°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Winter SE swells best. ENE swells produce more hollow waves.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks, 👊 Localism, 👥 Crowded
  description: Rocky reef. Known shark activity. Strong local crew.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: GFN
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from GFN airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Surf Atlas cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 70
    workable range min: 45
    workable range max: 140
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 180
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: GFN
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter SE swells best. ENE swells produce more hollow waves.

North Narrabeen
type: TouristAttraction
description: North Narrabeen is Sydney's premier beach break—a long stretch of sand where lagoon run-off creates ever-shifting sandbanks that produce world-class lefts on their day. The northern corner is famous for long, peeling waves that have nurtured generations of Australian surfers, from Mark Occhilupo to Matt Wilkinson. The sand moves constantly, rewarding local knowledge and patience. When autumn NE swells combine with NW winds, Narrabeen delivers some of the best beach break waves in Australia.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Sydney's best beachie • Sandbar roulette • Where pros are made
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.7167
  longitude: 151.3
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sydney
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70°
  description: Works best with swells from 70° (ENE). Workable range: 45°-135°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn best. Sand shifts constantly - rewards local knowledge.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Strong rips. Gets crowded. Sand constantly shifting.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 35 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Swellnet cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 70
    workable range min: 45
    workable range max: 135
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 35
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Autumn best. Sand shifts constantly - rewards local knowledge.

The Box
type: TouristAttraction
description: The Box is one of the most feared waves on Earth—a mutant right-hand slab that produces square-shaped barrels of terrifying intensity over a barely submerged reef shelf. When solid SW swells wrap into the Margaret River region, The Box jacks up and throws over almost dry reef, creating a wave that's less surfed than survived. Wipeouts are catastrophic, injuries are common, and respect is mandatory. It's a testing ground for the world's best slab riders and a place most surfers are content to watch from the cliff.
disambiguating description: ⚠️ Australia's heaviest slab • Square barrels of doom • Helmets mandatory
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.95
  longitude: 114.96
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Margaret River
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Slab
  description: This is a slab break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 4.5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.0m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 4.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 1m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter swells from Roaring Forties. Extremely dangerous slab.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: One of the most dangerous waves on Earth. Shallow reef, hideous wipeouts.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 200 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surfer Today cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 25
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 200
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells from Roaring Forties. Extremely dangerous slab.

North Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: North Point is Margaret River's big wave venue—a long, powerful right-hander that handles massive swells when other spots close out. The wave breaks over a shallow reef shelf, producing long, grinding barrels and open faces that allow for committed turns on waves well overhead. When the swell is 6-8 feet at Main Break, North Point is just getting started. The isolated location, cold water, and ever-present shark threat add menace to already serious conditions. This is where West Oz chargers come to test their limits.
disambiguating description: 🌊 When Margs is too small • Big wave testing ground • Serious sharks, serious waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -34.1585
  longitude: 115.02245
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Margaret River
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 2m - 6m
  description: Ideal size: 4.0m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 6m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 75° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 75° (ENE). Offshore range: 45°-120°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 1m and 2.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Big wave spot. Needs substantial SW swell to work.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪨 Rocks, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Heavy wave. High shark activity. Cold water.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 195 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Surfline cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 75
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 120
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 195
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, Oct
    season explanation: Big wave spot. Needs substantial SW swell to work.

Strickland Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Strickland Bay is Rottnest Island's premier wave—a quality left-hander that breaks along a limestone reef shelf off Western Australia's quokka-inhabited island paradise. The wave offers long walls with occasional barrel sections, working through a wide range of swell sizes. Access is via a 25-minute ferry from Fremantle, and there are no cars on the island—you bike, walk, or catch the bus. The isolation from the mainland, clear water, and lack of crowds (by Perth standards) make Strickland a special escape. Watch for sharks and quokkas.
disambiguating description: 🦘 Island escape • Quokka paradise • Ferry to perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -32.021
  longitude: 115.4909
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Rottnest Island
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 215°
  description: Works best with swells from 215° (SW). Workable range: 190°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 0°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 0.95m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter is best. Consistent reef break.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: High shark activity. No cars - bike or bus access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from PER airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Surfline cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 215
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 0
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 50
    access notes: Ferry from Perth/Fremantle. No cars on island - bike or bus.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter is best. Consistent reef break.

Shipstern Bluff
type: TouristAttraction
description: Shipstern Bluff is one of the most terrifying waves on the planet—a Tasmanian slab famous for its mutant "steps" that form mid-face as the wave throws over a shallow reef ledge. Located at the end of a remote Tasman Peninsula, Shipstern requires either a 2-hour hike through rugged national park or a long jet-ski ride through great white shark territory. The wave is cold, isolated, unpredictable, and thoroughly hostile to human beings. Yet the barrels are other-worldly. This is big wave surfing at its most raw and unforgiving.
disambiguating description: 👹 The infamous steps • Tasmania's cold-water demon • Big wave surfing's final frontier
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -43.1833
  longitude: 147.85
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tasmania
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Big Wave
  description: This is a big wave break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 2.5m - 8m
  description: Ideal size: 5.3m. Too small below 2.5m, too big (closeout) above 8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 20s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 20s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 300°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter big wave season. Antarctic storm swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🏝️ Remote, ⚠️ Shallow, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: One of the most dangerous waves on Earth. Great white sharks prevalent. 2hr hike or jet ski access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HBA
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from HBA airport. Requires boat access ($300/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Swellnet/Surf Atlas cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 12
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 5.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 300
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 50
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HBA
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 300
    access notes: No road access. ~90min drive from Hobart to the Stormlea trailhead, then a 2hr hike each way through Tasman National Park — or a 30km jet ski/boat ride.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter big wave season. Antarctic storm swells.

Duranbah
type: TouristAttraction
description: Duranbah (D-Bah) is the Gold Coast's swell magnet—an east-facing beach break that picks up energy when everywhere else is flat. The wave produces punchy A-frame peaks that offer fast, hollow barrels and high-performance walls ideal for airs. The Tweed River training wall creates a permanent sandbank setup, making D-Bah more consistent than other beach breaks. It's crowded, competitive, and a proving ground for young pros. When the points are small, D-Bah is often the best option for quality waves.
disambiguating description: 🧲 Gold Coast swell magnet • Punchy A-frames • Pro training ground
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.1667
  longitude: 153.55
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90°
  description: Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 60°-130°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 250° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 250° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-290°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round east-facing swell magnet. Often works when the Gold Coast points are too small.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Strong rips. Very crowded. Next to Tweed River mouth - water quality after rain.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 90
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 130
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 250
    offshore range min: 210
    offshore range max: 290
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round east-facing swell magnet. Often works when the Gold Coast points are too small.

South Stradbroke
type: TouristAttraction
description: South Stradbroke (TOS - The Other Side) is the Gold Coast's secret weapon—a hollow A-frame beach break that requires a 350-meter paddle across the treacherous Seaway channel. The crossing deters crowds, leaving those brave enough to make it with world-class peaks and far fewer surfers than anywhere else on the coast. The sand formations produce perfect barrels on E swells. Watch for boats, strong currents, and the ever-present bull sharks in the channel. Worth the risk? The empty tubes say yes.
disambiguating description: 🦈 Paddle across the Seaway • Hollow A-frames • Less crowd, more sharks
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -27.85
  longitude: 153.43
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90°
  description: Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 45°-135°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-315°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Protected from crowds by channel crossing.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: Intense paddle across Seaway channel with boats and sharks. Low tide deadly shallow.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Swellnet cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 90
    workable range min: 45
    workable range max: 135
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 315
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 350m paddle across Seaway from breakwall to breakwall. Dodging boats and rips.
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Year-round. Protected from crowds by channel crossing.

Cylinders
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cylinders is North Stradbroke Island's premier point—a sand-covered reef that produces long, walling rights when strong NE-E swells wrap into Moreton Bay. The name says it all: when it's running on all cylinders, the wave peels for several hundred meters with barrel sections and rippable walls. Access requires a ferry from Cleveland plus a drive across the island. The local Straddie crew takes their wave seriously, so respect the hierarchy. When the angle is right, this is one of Queensland's best.
disambiguating description: ⚡ Running on all cylinders • Island right point • Ferry required
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -27.4333
  longitude: 153.5333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: North Stradbroke Island
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 55°
  description: Works best with swells from 55° (NE). Workable range: 30°-100°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 135°-225°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn best. Needs strong E angle swell. Very wind sensitive.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Intense localism. Respect the island crew. Sand-covered reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BNE
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from BNE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 55
    workable range min: 30
    workable range max: 100
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 135
    offshore range max: 225
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BNE
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Ferry from Cleveland + drive across island.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Autumn best. Needs strong E angle swell. Very wind sensitive.

Crescent Head
type: TouristAttraction
description: Crescent Head is the quintessential Australian point break—a long, walling right that peels along a rocky headland for 400+ meters on its day. The wave is forgiving and Malibu-style, making it a longboarder's paradise and a classic introduction to point surfing. The town is a quiet coastal hamlet with genuine surf village charm. Crowds can be intense when it's good, but the wave is so long that everyone eventually gets their share. This is old-school Australian surfing at its finest.
disambiguating description: 🏄‍♂️ Classic Aussie malibu • 400m rides • Longboard perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -31.183
  longitude: 152.976
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Mid North Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110°
  description: Works best with swells from 110° (ESE). Workable range: 70°-150°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 225°-315°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  description: Year-round. Classic Australian pointbreak experience.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks, 👥 Crowded
  description: Submerged rocks. Strong currents. Very crowded when on.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PQQ
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from PQQ airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surf-forecast cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 110
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 150
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 225
    offshore range max: 315
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PQQ
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
    season explanation: Year-round. Classic Australian pointbreak experience.

Shark Island
type: TouristAttraction
description: Shark Island is Sydney's most punishing wave—a right-hand slab that breaks over an almost-dry rock shelf, producing thick, heavy barrels of cartoonish proportions. The wave is mostly dominated by bodyboarders due to the shallow, square-shaped takeoff that makes standing up nearly suicidal. It only works for two hours either side of high tide, and even then, broken bones and backs are common. This is Sydney's gladiatorial arena: brutal, unforgiving, and spectacular to watch.
disambiguating description: 🩻 Broken bones guaranteed • Bodyboarder territory • Sydney's most brutal slab
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -34.0667
  longitude: 151.1667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Cronulla
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Slab
  description: This is a slab break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135°
  description: Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 90°-170°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 250° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 250° (WSW). Offshore range: 225°-315°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: high
  description: Works best between 1.2m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter. Only surfable 2hrs either side of high tide.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs
  description: Extremely shallow slab. Broken backs and bones. Mostly bodyboarders.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 35 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surfer Today cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 135
    workable range min: 90
    workable range max: 170
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 250
    offshore range min: 225
    offshore range max: 315
    max offshore speed kmh: 25
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 35
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    season explanation: Autumn-winter. Only surfable 2hrs either side of high tide.

Ours
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ours (Cape Fear) is Sydney's most notorious wave—a heavy right-hand slab that breaks over shallow rock in front of dramatic sea cliffs in Bra Boys territory. Made famous by the documentary of the same name, Ours is as much about the tribal localism as the wave itself. The slab produces thick, ledging barrels that detonate just meters from the cliff face. Getting in requires jumping off rocks; getting out is harder. It's dangerous, localized, and unforgiving—but the barrels are undeniably world-class.
disambiguating description: 👊 Bra Boys territory • Cape Fear • Sydney's most localized slab
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -34.0333
  longitude: 151.2333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Cape Solander
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Slab
  description: This is a slab break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135°
  description: Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-170°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 2m - 5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.5m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.8m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter when Tasman lows deliver solid SE swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🪨 Rocks, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🦈 Sharks, 👊 Localism
  description: Australias scariest wave. Breaks in front of cliff. Bra Boys territory. Jet ski access recommended.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Surfer Today cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 135
    workable range min: 100
    workable range max: 170
    sweet spot size m: 3.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 25
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Jump off cliff to get out. Getting back in is harder.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    season explanation: Autumn-winter when Tasman lows deliver solid SE swells.

Cactus
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cactus is Australia's most remote quality surf zone—a collection of breaks at the edge of the Nullarbor Plain in South Australia, where the Southern Ocean delivers raw power to an isolated stretch of coastline. The main break is a hollow left that peels along a limestone reef, with nearby spots including the slab Supertubes. Getting here requires a 12-hour drive from Adelaide through desert scrub. The reward is empty lineups, powerful waves, and genuine wilderness surfing. Bring everything—nearest help is hours away.
disambiguating description: 🌵 Edge of the Nullarbor • 12 hours from civilization • Southern Ocean power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -32.0864
  longitude: 132.9803
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Nullarbor
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 70° (ENE). Offshore range: 30°-110°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter-spring. Remote Great Australian Bight. Southern Ocean power.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪨 Rocks, 🏝️ Remote, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: Extremely isolated. High shark activity. Nearest help 6+ hours away.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ADL
  type: Place
  description: 720 minutes drive from ADL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast/Swellnet cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 70
    offshore range min: 30
    offshore range max: 110
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ADL
    drive time minutes: 720
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 12 hours drive from Adelaide. Remote camping.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter-spring. Remote Great Australian Bight. Southern Ocean power.

Tombstones
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tombstones (Tombies) is one of Australia's most serious waves—a long, freight-train left barrel that runs for 300-500 meters along a shallow reef at Gnaraloo Station in remote Western Australia. The wave is named for the tombstone-shaped rock formations on shore and is known for its triple-suck takeoff that requires precise positioning. The location requires a 150km dirt road drive from Carnarvon. Camping at the station puts you in the middle of nowhere with world-class barrels and plenty of sharks for company.
disambiguating description: 🪦 Freight train barrels • Triple-suck takeoff • Outback adventure
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -23.88362
  longitude: 113.48398
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gnaraloo
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 155° (SSE)
  description: Offshore wind from 155° (SSE). Offshore range: 120°-190°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.8m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May
  description: Best at season transitions. Sep-Nov and Mar-May.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪨 Rocks, ⚠️ Shallow, 🏝️ Remote
  description: World-class but dangerous. Shallow reef with ugly steps. Very remote.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LEA
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from LEA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline/Gnaraloo Station cross-reference
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 2.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 155
    offshore range min: 120
    offshore range max: 190
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LEA
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 150km dirt road from Carnarvon. Camping at station.
  best season:
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May
    season explanation: Best at season transitions. Sep-Nov and Mar-May.

Pedra Branca
type: TouristAttraction
description: Pedra Branca is surfing's final frontier—a tiny rock pinnacle 26km off the coast of Tasmania that faces directly toward Antarctica and catches the full force of Southern Ocean storms. First surfed in 2008, the wave breaks on a reef around the rock in ice-cold water saturated with great white sharks. Getting there requires a major jet-ski expedition and favorable weather windows. The wave is powerful, remote, and genuinely life-threatening. This is as far from civilization as surfing gets.
disambiguating description: 🇦🇶 Facing Antarctica • Great white territory • Final frontier
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -43.87
  longitude: 146.97
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: 26km off SE Tasmania
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Big Wave
  description: This is a big wave break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 6m - 15m
  description: Ideal size: 10.5m. Too small below 6m, too big (closeout) above 15m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 30° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 30° (NNE). Offshore range: 0°-60°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Rare Southern Ocean tow window. Autumn-winter is the main season.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HBA
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from HBA airport. Requires boat access ($1500/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Australia/Tasmania source spreadsheets
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 12
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 10.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 30
    offshore range min: 0
    offshore range max: 60
    max offshore speed kmh: 50
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HBA
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 1500
    access notes: No land access — a bare rock ~26km off Tasmania's south coast. Reached only by a long boat expedition from Hobart with mandatory jet-ski tow. Expert big-wave crews only.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    season explanation: Rare Southern Ocean tow window. Autumn-winter is the main season.

Superbank (Maxing)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Superbank Maxing is the stuff of Gold Coast legend—when cyclone swells from the Coral Sea push the Superbank beyond its normal limits, connecting Snapper Rocks through Rainbow Bay, Greenmount, Coolangatta, and Kirra into a continuous 2+ kilometer ride. This happens perhaps 10-20 days per year, and when it does, up to 500 surfers descend on the lineup. It's chaotic, crowded, and absolutely magical. Timing a trip to score the Superbank maxing is surfing's ultimate lottery.
disambiguating description: 🌊 2km connected rides • Cyclone swells only • 500-surfer zoo
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.17
  longitude: 153.54
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 70°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
  description: 10-20 maxing days/year. Needs cyclone swell + light winds.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Can get up to 500 surfers when maxing. Strong rips on big days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Corrected to match Snapper Rocks verified data
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 2.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
    season explanation: 10-20 maxing days/year. Needs cyclone swell + light winds.

Kirra (Cyclone)
type: TouristAttraction
description: Kirra Cyclone is the Gold Coast's ultimate expression—the legendary sand point that transforms into the world's best right-hand barrel when massive East cyclone swells hit. These conditions only occur a handful of times per decade, but when they do, Kirra produces impossibly long, draining tubes that peel for 300+ meters. The entire Gold Coast surfing community descends for these days, creating one of surfing's most intense lineups. Australia's Holy Grail.
disambiguating description: 🌀 World's best right • Cyclone magic • Once-in-a-decade perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.1675
  longitude: 153.53
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90°
  description: Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 70°-120°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 2m - 5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.5m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-280°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Requires massive East cyclone swells to connect.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Intense crowds and heavy currents during cyclone swells.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local data
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 10
  water temp c: 25
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 90
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 120
    sweet spot size m: 3.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from Kirra point.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    season explanation: Requires massive East cyclone swells to connect.

Manly Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Manly Beach is where Australian surfing began—an iconic crescent of sand just a ferry ride from Sydney's harbor that has been the heart of Australian surf culture for over a century. The multiple peaks along this broad beach offer waves for everyone, from learners on the inside to experienced surfers hunting the more defined sandbar peaks. The beach gets crowded—intensely so on weekends—but the energy and accessibility make it a pilgrimage site for understanding surf culture Down Under. The ferry ride from Circular Quay, passing the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, is one of surfing's most scenic commutes.
disambiguating description: 🇦🇺 Australian surf birthplace • Ferry from Sydney • Crowds guaranteed
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.7969
  longitude: 151.2878
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sydney
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 90°-150°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Year-round. Autumn/winter more consistent.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Strong rips. Very crowded especially weekends.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Sydney surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 90
    workable range max: 150
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 310
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Ferry from Circular Quay or drive.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Autumn/winter more consistent.

Dee Why Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Dee Why Point is Sydney's answer for those seeking quality reef over beach break randomness—a right-hand point that wraps around the northern headland with mechanical precision when solid southeast swells light up the Sydney coast. The wave requires more size than the surrounding beaches but rewards patience with long, workable walls and occasional barrel sections. The rocky entry and exit demand awareness, and the local crew has been surfing here for generations. On a good day, Dee Why Point offers some of the best surfing within the Sydney metropolitan area.
disambiguating description: ➡️ Sydney's quality right • SE swell magnet • Local point break
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.75
  longitude: 151.2917
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sydney
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90°
  description: Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 60°-130°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Year-round. Needs solid swell to break properly.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism
  description: Rocky point. Gets crowded. Local crew.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Sydney surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 90
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 130
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 310
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from headland.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Needs solid swell to break properly.

Cape Woolamai
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cape Woolamai is Phillip Island's main surf beach—a dramatic stretch of sand backed by towering cliffs where Southern Ocean swells wrap into consistently good beach break peaks. The wild, rugged setting provides a stark contrast to the island's famous penguin parade and MotoGP circuit, offering genuine cold-water surfing with the added bonus of seal colonies and occasional shark sightings. The rips here can be powerful, and the water is decidedly brisk, but those willing to embrace Victoria's wild coast will find quality waves away from the crowds of closer beaches.
disambiguating description: 🐧 Phillip Island main break • Southern Ocean power • Wild Victoria
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.55
  longitude: 145.3333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Phillip Island
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. SW swells from Southern Ocean.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Strong rips. Shark activity - seals nearby.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MEL
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from MEL airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Victoria surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MEL
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from parking area.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. SW swells from Southern Ocean.

Black Rock
type: TouristAttraction
description: Black Rock is Phillip Island's reef break reward—a quality right-hander that peels over volcanic rock with surprising precision when clean southwest groundswells march in from the Southern Ocean. The wave can barrel properly on the right combination of tide and swell, offering a reef break alternative to the island's sandy beach options. The seal colony nearby means shark awareness is essential, and the water temperature demands serious wetsuit commitment, but Black Rock delivers genuine Victorian reef quality for those willing to seek it out.
disambiguating description: 🦭 Victorian reef right • Cold water barrels • Seal colony neighbor
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.5167
  longitude: 145.25
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Phillip Island
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 350° (N). Offshore range: 310°-30°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Best on clean SW groundswell.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Shallow reef. Sharks - seal colony nearby.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MEL
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from MEL airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Victoria surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 350
    offshore range min: 310
    offshore range max: 30
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MEL
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Rocky entry. Check tide.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Best on clean SW groundswell.

Maroubra
type: TouristAttraction
description: Maroubra is Sydney's most hardcore surf spot—a raw, powerful beach break made famous globally by the documentary Bra Boys, which told the story of the tight-knit local crew who grew up in the surrounding housing projects. The wave itself can deliver serious punch when autumn and winter swells arrive, producing hollow peaks that demand commitment. The local energy is proud and protective, with generations of surfers who've grown up treating this beach as sacred territory. Visitors should come with respect; Maroubra rewards those who earn their place in the lineup.
disambiguating description: 💪 Bra Boys territory • Raw Sydney power • Respect required
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.9487
  longitude: 151.2571
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sydney
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 70°-150°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 225°-315°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Works year-round. Autumn-winter best for S swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism
  description: Bra Boys territory. Strong rips. Respect the lineup.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Sydney surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 150
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 225
    offshore range max: 315
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 25min from Sydney Airport. Street parking available.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Works year-round. Autumn-winter best for S swells.

Surfers Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Surfers Point is a quality left-hander at Prevelly that sits adjacent to the famous Margaret River main break. While Margs gets the crowds, Surfers Point offers a longer, more workable wall that suits progressive surfing. The wave breaks over a rock and reef bottom, producing consistent walls with occasional barrel sections on the inside. When SW groundswells march in from the Southern Ocean, this wave comes alive with power and punch. The Margaret River wine region backdrop adds a touch of class to your surf trip.
disambiguating description: 🍷 Margaret River's left • Wine country waves • Less crowds than Margs
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.9847
  longitude: 114.9889
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Prevelly
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.45m and 0.85m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter swells from the Southern Ocean. Consistent April-September. Summer swells smaller but still surfable.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sharp reef. Watch for rocks on entry. Strong currents on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 185 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 185
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy paddle from beach at Prevelly.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Winter swells from the Southern Ocean. Consistent April-September. Summer swells smaller but still surfable.

Yallingup
type: TouristAttraction
description: Yallingup is a protected reef break on the Cape Naturaliste peninsula that offers a more forgiving alternative to the heavy slabs further south. The right-hand wave breaks in a picturesque bay surrounded by granite headlands and pristine bushland. When massive swells hammer the Margaret River region, Yallingup provides a safe haven with smaller, more manageable waves. The wave suits intermediate to advanced surfers with its long walls and occasional tube sections. Indigenous Noongar people have lived on this coast for over 50,000 years, and the area retains a spiritual quality.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Protected Cape Naturaliste • Friendly reef right • Noongar country
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.63434
  longitude: 115.02859
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Cape Naturaliste
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 235°
  description: Works best with swells from 235° (SW). Workable range: 200°-275°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 70° (ENE). Offshore range: 30°-110°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter is prime. Protected from bigger swells than Margs.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded
  description: Rocky entry. Can get crowded on good days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 165 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 235
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 275
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 70
    offshore range min: 30
    offshore range max: 110
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 165
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Short walk from carpark.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter is prime. Protected from bigger swells than Margs.

Lefthanders
type: TouristAttraction
description: Lefthanders is a quality reef break near Gracetown that offers one of the Margaret River region's best left-hand waves. The wave breaks along a rock shelf, producing long, workable walls with barrel sections when the swell is solid. While less famous than the Box or North Point, Lefthanders delivers a more user-friendly experience for competent surfers. The area is known for Great White shark activity, so most surfers use personal deterrents and surf in groups. When SW swells pulse through, this wave turns on with power and consistency.
disambiguating description: 🦈 Gracetown quality • Workable walls • Shark country awareness
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.8667
  longitude: 114.9833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gracetown
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter months best. SW groundswell essential. Summer swells smaller but rideable.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Great White shark territory. Sharp reef. Surf with others.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 185 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 185
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from Gracetown boat ramp.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Winter months best. SW groundswell essential. Summer swells smaller but rideable.

Injidup
type: TouristAttraction
description: Injidup is a scenic beach break tucked into a small bay between granite headlands on the Cape Naturaliste coast. The beach offers multiple peaks that shift with the sandbars, providing options for surfers of all abilities. The setting is stunning—turquoise water, white sand, and native bushland meeting the shore. When SW swells wrap into the bay, the peaks can produce surprisingly hollow waves. The protected nature of the bay means it handles bigger swells than exposed beaches, making it a reliable option when the coast is pumping.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Hidden bay beauty • Multiple peaks • All abilities welcome
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.69738
  longitude: 114.98973
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Yallingup
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230°
  description: Works best with swells from 230° (SW). Workable range: 200°-280°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 80° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 80° (E). Offshore range: 40°-120°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Year-round with best waves in winter.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Strong rips on bigger swells. Rocky headlands.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 168 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 230
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 280
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 80
    offshore range min: 40
    offshore range max: 120
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 168
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from carpark.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round with best waves in winter.

Pennington Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Pennington Bay is Kangaroo Island's premier surf spot—a powerful beach break that takes the full force of Southern Ocean swells. The remote island location means crowds are virtually non-existent, but so are services. When solid SW groundswells arrive, Pennington produces heavy, punchy waves that rival mainland breaks. The island is famous for its wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, and sea lions, and the bushland setting is pristine. Great White sharks patrol these waters, so local knowledge and personal deterrents are recommended.
disambiguating description: 🦘 Kangaroo Island power • Empty lineups • Southern Ocean raw
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.85628
  longitude: 137.74128
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kangaroo Island
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter swells from the Southern Ocean. Exposed and powerful.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Great White territory. Strong rips. Remote location—no services.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ADL
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from ADL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local SA surfers
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ADL
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Ferry to Kangaroo Island, then drive. Or fly direct.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells from the Southern Ocean. Exposed and powerful.

Parsons Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Parsons Beach is a quality beach break on the Fleurieu Peninsula, just over an hour south of Adelaide. The beach faces the Southern Ocean and picks up every SW swell that approaches the coast. Multiple sandbars create shifting peaks that can produce hollow waves when conditions align. The surrounding coastline is rugged and beautiful, with native scrubland meeting white sand beaches. Being closer to Adelaide than Cactus, Parsons offers a more accessible introduction to South Australia's powerful surf.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Fleurieu Peninsula gem • Adelaide accessible • Southern Ocean power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.6312
  longitude: 138.47013
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Fleurieu Peninsula
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter is prime. Picks up most Southern Ocean swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Shark activity in the area. Strong rips on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ADL
  type: Place
  description: 80 minutes drive from ADL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, SA surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ADL
    drive time minutes: 80
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from carpark through coastal scrub.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter is prime. Picks up most Southern Ocean swells.

Waitpinga Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Waitpinga Beach is a long, exposed stretch of sand on the Fleurieu Peninsula that receives the full brunt of Southern Ocean swells. The beach offers multiple peaks spread along its length, meaning you can often find an empty section even when other spots are crowded. The waves here are powerful and unforgiving—this is not a beginner spot. When solid S-SW swells hit, Waitpinga lights up with heavy barrels and long walls. The isolated nature of the beach means you're surfing in true wilderness, with cliffs and scrubland as your only companions.
disambiguating description: ⚡ Exposed SA power • Empty peaks • Southern Ocean wilderness
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.63603
  longitude: 138.50484
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Fleurieu Peninsula
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 350° (N). Offshore range: 310°-30°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter brings consistent swells. Exposed beach.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Strong rips. Shark activity. Remote—no patrols.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ADL
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from ADL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local SA surfers
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 350
    offshore range min: 310
    offshore range max: 30
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ADL
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from carpark. 4WD access to some sections.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter brings consistent swells. Exposed beach.

Winki Pop
type: TouristAttraction
description: Winki Pop is the high-performance right-hander that sits immediately west of Bells Beach, sharing the same cliff backdrop and cold Southern Ocean waters. The wave breaks faster and hollower than Bells, offering a more critical barrel section on solid swells. The local crew here is tight and experienced—this is not a spot for beginners or those unfamiliar with localism. When SW groundswells coincide with NW winds, Winki Pop produces some of Victoria's best barrels. The wave has featured in countless Australian surf films and is considered a proving ground for local surfers.
disambiguating description: 🔔 Bells' barrel neighbor • Local crew heavy • Victorian proving ground
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.3617
  longitude: 144.2817
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Torquay
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter swells. Best on SW groundswell with NW winds.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🪸 Sharp reef, 👊 Localism
  description: Very localized. Respect the lineup. Sharp reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MEL
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from MEL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Victorian surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MEL
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from Bells Beach carpark along the cliff path.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells. Best on SW groundswell with NW winds.

Johanna Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Johanna Beach is a wild, exposed beach break on the Great Ocean Road that takes the full force of Southern Ocean swells. The beach is backed by rolling green farmland and the Otway Ranges, creating a quintessentially Victorian coastal landscape. When solid SW swells hit, Johanna produces powerful, punchy waves that can rival any beach break in Australia. The remote nature means crowds are rare, but so is backup if something goes wrong. This is a wave for experienced surfers comfortable in cold, powerful conditions.
disambiguating description: 🌿 Great Ocean Road power • Otway backdrop • Wild Victorian coast
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.76123
  longitude: 143.37947
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Great Ocean Road
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 180°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter is prime. Picks up all Southern Ocean swell.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Strong rips. Remote beach—no patrols. Shark activity.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MEL
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from MEL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Victorian surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MEL
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from Great Ocean Road.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter is prime. Picks up all Southern Ocean swell.

Thirteenth Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Thirteenth Beach is a long stretch of sand near Barwon Heads that offers multiple peaks and consistent waves. The beach is more exposed than the town beaches of Torquay and Jan Juc, meaning it picks up swell when other spots are flat. The sandbars shift regularly, so checking multiple spots along the beach is recommended. When small to medium swells hit with light winds, Thirteenth Beach offers fun, rippable waves suitable for all abilities. It's a staple of the Melbourne surf scene and often the go-to when conditions are marginal elsewhere.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Melbourne's reliable option • Multiple peaks • Consistent catchall
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.2833
  longitude: 144.4667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Barwon Heads
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 350° (N). Offshore range: 310°-30°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Works year-round. More consistent than town beaches.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Strong rips on bigger days. Check conditions before paddling.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MEL
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from MEL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Victorian surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 15
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 350
    offshore range min: 310
    offshore range max: 30
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MEL
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from multiple carparks.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct, Nov
    season explanation: Works year-round. More consistent than town beaches.

Clifton Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Clifton Beach is Hobart's most accessible surf spot—a crescent-shaped beach on the South Arm peninsula that catches SE swells from the Southern Ocean. The beach offers multiple peaks and is sheltered from the prevailing westerlies by the peninsula. When solid S-SE swells hit, Clifton produces punchy beach break waves that can get surprisingly good. The water is cold year-round, requiring a thick wetsuit even in summer. The proximity to Hobart makes it the go-to spot for the Tasmanian capital's small but dedicated surf community.
disambiguating description: 🥶 Hobart's home break • Cold water culture • Southern Ocean accessible
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -42.9833
  longitude: 147.5167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Hobart
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 170°
  description: Works best with swells from 170° (S). Workable range: 140°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter swells from the Southern Ocean. Cold water year-round.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Strong rips. Occasional shark sightings. Cold water requires thick wetsuit.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HBA
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from HBA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Tasmanian surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 13
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 170
    workable range min: 140
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HBA
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy access from Hobart. Beach carpark.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells from the Southern Ocean. Cold water year-round.

Marrawah
type: TouristAttraction
description: Marrawah is Australia's most exposed coastline—a wild stretch of Tasmania's northwest corner that takes the full brunt of the Roaring Forties. The waves here are powerful and unforgiving, breaking onto remote beaches backed by button grass plains and ancient rainforest. Great White sharks are common, as are powerful currents and zero crowds. When giant W-SW swells march in from the Southern Ocean, Marrawah produces some of the heaviest beach break waves in the country. This is frontier surfing for experienced surfers only.
disambiguating description: 🌬️ Roaring Forties power • Australia's wild west • Frontier surfing
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -40.91186
  longitude: 144.65648
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Northwest Tasmania
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 250°
  description: Works best with swells from 250° (WSW). Workable range: 235°-290°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round power. The most exposed coast in Australia.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Extremely remote. Great White sharks. Powerful waves. No backup.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LST
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from LST airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Tasmanian surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 250
    workable range min: 235
    workable range max: 290
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LST
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Remote drive from Launceston. Limited facilities.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round power. The most exposed coast in Australia.

Mollymook Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mollymook Beach is a quality beach break on the NSW South Coast that produces consistent, fun waves away from Sydney's crowds. The beach faces ESE and picks up a wide range of swells, with multiple peaks shifting along the sandbars. The northern end near the golf course often produces the best banks. When E-SE swells combine with light W winds, Mollymook delivers long, workable walls perfect for progressive surfing. The area has excellent restaurants and the famous Bannisters resort, making it a favourite weekend escape for Sydney surfers.
disambiguating description: 🏌️ South Coast quality • Bannisters backdrop • Sydney escape
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.3292
  longitude: 150.4764
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: South Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 140°
  description: Works best with swells from 140° (SE). Workable range: 100°-160°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Works year-round. Best on SE-E swells with W winds.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard beach rips on bigger days. Patrolled in summer.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, NSW surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 140
    workable range min: 100
    workable range max: 160
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 310
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access. Golf course and resort nearby.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Works year-round. Best on SE-E swells with W winds.

Short Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Short Point is a quality right-hand point break at the southern end of Merimbula on the NSW Far South Coast. The wave wraps around a rocky headland, producing long, workable walls that peel into the protected bay. When solid SE swells hit with NW winds, Short Point can produce some of the best waves on the Sapphire Coast. The break is more sheltered than the exposed beaches, making it a good option when it's too big elsewhere. The pristine setting—clear blue water and native bushland—makes surfing here a treat even on average days.
disambiguating description: 💎 Sapphire Coast point • Protected right-hander • Far South quality
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -36.9
  longitude: 149.9167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Merimbula
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 150°
  description: Works best with swells from 150° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-190°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 290° (WNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 290° (WNW). Offshore range: 250°-330°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round surfing. SE swells most consistent.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky entry. Watch for rips on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MIM
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from MIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, NSW surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 150
    workable range min: 120
    workable range max: 190
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 290
    offshore range min: 250
    offshore range max: 330
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MIM
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from Merimbula town. Local airport nearby.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round surfing. SE swells most consistent.

Catherine Hill Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Catherine Hill Bay is a heritage-listed mining village with a quality right-hand reef break that peels along the southern headland. The historic jetty and mining infrastructure create a unique backdrop for surfing. The wave breaks over a rock and reef bottom, producing long, workable walls with occasional barrel sections on the right swell. Being between Sydney and Newcastle, the spot can get crowded on good days, but it's worth the paddle. The village itself is charming, with the old miners' cottages now heritage-protected.
disambiguating description: ⛏️ Mining heritage waves • Historic village • Central Coast classic
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.1667
  longitude: 151.6333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 90°-160°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Works year-round. Best on E-SE swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded
  description: Rocky reef. Can get crowded on good days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, NSW surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 90
    workable range max: 160
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 310
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Historic mining town. Beach access from village.
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan
    season explanation: Works year-round. Best on E-SE swells.

Agnes Water
type: TouristAttraction
description: Agnes Water is Queensland's most northerly surf town—a laid-back coastal village that marks the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The main beach offers gentle beach break waves that are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. Cyclone swells from January to April provide the best conditions, but the trade winds can make it challenging. The town has a distinct backpacker vibe, with surf schools, hostels, and a relaxed atmosphere. Being this far north means warm water year-round and the unique opportunity to combine surfing with reef exploration.
disambiguating description: 🐢 Reef gateway surfing • QLD's northernmost • Backpacker paradise
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -24.19879
  longitude: 151.90101
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Queensland
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90°
  description: Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 60°-130°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
  description: Cyclone swells Jan-April. Trade winds make it tricky.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard beach rips. Warm water year-round.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: GLT
  type: Place
  description: 80 minutes drive from GLT airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Queensland surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 25
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 90
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 130
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 310
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: GLT
    drive time minutes: 80
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Gateway to Great Barrier Reef. Backpacker town.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Cyclone swells Jan-April. Trade winds make it tricky.

Mon Repos
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mon Repos is a famous conservation beach near Bundaberg, known worldwide as one of Australia's most important turtle nesting sites. Between November and March, loggerhead and green turtles come ashore to lay eggs, and visitors can join ranger-led tours to witness the phenomenon. Outside of nesting season closures, Mon Repos also offers quality beach break surfing when E swells from cyclones and tropical lows wrap around the coast. The waves are mellow and beginner-friendly, with warm water year-round. Bundaberg Rum distillery is nearby, adding local flavour to your surf trip.
disambiguating description: 🐢 Turtle conservation beach • Cyclone swells • Bundy rum country
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -24.8
  longitude: 152.45
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Bundaberg
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100°
  description: Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 70°-120°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 280° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 280° (W). Offshore range: 240°-320°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
  description: Cyclone season best. E swells from tropical lows.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard rips. Turtle nesting area—respect wildlife closures.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BDB
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BDB airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Queensland surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 25
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 100
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 120
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 280
    offshore range min: 240
    offshore range max: 320
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BDB
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Conservation park. Check for seasonal closures during turtle nesting.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months: 8
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Cyclone season best. E swells from tropical lows.

Coolum Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Coolum Beach is a consistent beach break on the Sunshine Coast that offers quality waves without the crowds of Noosa. Mount Coolum, an ancient volcanic dome, provides a dramatic backdrop to the surf. The beach produces multiple peaks that shift with the sandbars, offering options for all ability levels. When E-SE swells hit, the beach can produce surprisingly hollow waves. The town has evolved from a quiet holiday village to a popular surf destination, but retains a more relaxed vibe than the Gold Coast. Pro surfers Julian Wilson and Steph Gilmore have trained here.
disambiguating description: 🌋 Mount Coolum backdrop • Pro training ground • Sunshine Coast soul
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -26.53
  longitude: 153.09
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sunshine Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 80°-135°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 260° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 260° (W). Offshore range: 220°-300°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Works year-round. Best on E-SE swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard beach rips. Patrolled beach.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MCY
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from MCY airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Queensland surf reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 80
    workable range max: 135
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 260
    offshore range min: 220
    offshore range max: 300
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MCY
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Sunshine Coast airport nearby. Resort town.
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan
    season explanation: Works year-round. Best on E-SE swells.

Nightcliff
type: TouristAttraction
description: Nightcliff is Darwin's most consistent surf spot—a reef break in Australia's tropical north where crocodiles share the lineup. When cyclone swells from the Timor Sea push toward the coast during the wet season, Nightcliff can produce quality right-hand waves. The catch? Saltwater crocodiles are a genuine risk, as are box jellyfish and sharks. Local surfers check government croc warnings, wear stinger suits, and surf in groups. This is frontier surfing in one of the world's most dangerous marine environments, but for the dedicated few, it's worth the risk.
disambiguating description: 🐊 Crocodile country surfing • Cyclone swells • Australia's wild north
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.3833
  longitude: 130.85
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Darwin
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 310°
  description: Works best with swells from 310° (NW). Workable range: 280°-340°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Wet season cyclone swells Oct-April. Dry season rarely has surf.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote
  description: CROCODILES! Box jellyfish in wet season. Shark activity. Stinger suit essential.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DRW
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from DRW airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local NT surfers, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 310
    workable range min: 280
    workable range max: 340
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DRW
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Darwin suburb. Check croc warnings before surfing.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Wet season cyclone swells Oct-April. Dry season rarely has surf.

Casuarina Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Casuarina Beach is a long stretch of sand on Darwin's northern beaches that catches cyclone swells during the wet season. The beach break offers multiple peaks and is more accessible than the reef setups nearby. However, the hazards are significant—saltwater crocodiles patrol these waters, box jellyfish are present from October to May, and the tropical heat is oppressive. The dedicated Darwin surf community has adapted to these challenges, checking croc warnings, wearing stinger suits, and embracing the frontier mentality. When cyclone swells arrive, the reward is empty, warm-water waves.
disambiguating description: ☀️ Darwin beach break • Stinger suit required • Tropical frontier
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.3667
  longitude: 130.8667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Darwin
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 320°
  description: Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 290°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Wet season cyclone swells only. Often flat in dry season.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: CROCODILES! Box jellyfish Oct-May. Stinger suit mandatory. Check croc warnings.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: DRW
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from DRW airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local NT surfers, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 29
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 320
    workable range min: 290
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: DRW
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Popular Darwin beach. Nude section at north end.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Wet season cyclone swells only. Often flat in dry season.

Terrigal Haven
type: TouristAttraction
description: Central Coast's flagship break - a rocky point at the northern end of Terrigal Beach that produces quality walls when SE swells wrap into the bay. The Haven offers protection from southerly winds and a variety of peaks suitable for all abilities. The bustling Terrigal esplanade provides cafes and amenities right on the beach, making it the social hub of Central Coast surfing.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Central Coast flagship • Rocky point walls • Consistent performer
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.4488
  longitude: 151.4503
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 60°-165°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 200°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best autumn-winter on E-SE groundswells. Summer for NE swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky point at northern end. Can get crowded on good days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 80 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Coastalwatch, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 165
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 80
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from Terrigal esplanade.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Best autumn-winter on E-SE groundswells. Summer for NE swells.

Avoca Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: The jewel of the Central Coast - a right-hand point that peels along the southern rocks when solid ENE swells arrive. Long rides of 100+ metres are possible on the best days, drawing crowds from Sydney and beyond. The point section demands respect with its rocky takeoff zone, while the beach offers more forgiving peaks for those not ready for the main event.
disambiguating description: 💎 Central Coast jewel • Long right-hand walls • The local proving ground
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.4704
  longitude: 151.4369
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 60°
  description: Works best with swells from 60° (ENE). Workable range: 45°-110°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 200° (SSW). Offshore range: 170°-240°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best autumn-winter on solid ENE groundswells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky takeoff zone at the point. Very crowded on good days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 85 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Coastalwatch, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 60
    workable range min: 45
    workable range max: 110
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 200
    offshore range min: 170
    offshore range max: 240
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 85
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from Avoca Beach carpark. Point at southern end.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Best autumn-winter on solid ENE groundswells.

Wamberal Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: A consistent beach break north of Terrigal that picks up more swell due to its open exposure. Multiple peaks along the beach offer options from mellow walls to punchier closeouts. The northern end features a reef section that can produce quality waves. Recent coastal erosion has changed the sandbars but also created some interesting new banks.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Open exposure beachie • Multiple peaks • North end reef section
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.4318
  longitude: 151.4428
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 70°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 200°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best autumn-winter. Picks up more swell than Terrigal.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Strong rips when waves are solid. Beach erosion issues.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 80 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Coastalwatch, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 80
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Street parking along Wamberal Beach. Multiple access points.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Best autumn-winter. Picks up more swell than Terrigal.

MacMasters Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: A quality right-hand point that breaks off the southern headland into the bay. Needs solid swell to work but delivers long, walling rides when it does. The steep takeoff near the rocks demands commitment and the wave has genuine power. When it's on, MacMasters is one of the best points on the Coast - long walls, offshore spray, and that classic right-hander feeling.
disambiguating description: 🔥 Quality right-hander • Needs size to fire • Steep takeoffs near rocks
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.495
  longitude: 151.4125
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 80°-160°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Needs solid swell to work. Best in winter.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky takeoff zone. Steep, powerful waves.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 95 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Coastalwatch, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 80
    workable range max: 160
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 95
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Access via MacMasters Beach. Point at southern headland.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct, Nov
    season explanation: Needs solid swell to work. Best in winter.

Norah Head
type: TouristAttraction
description: A south-facing reef beneath the historic Norah Head Lighthouse that fires on solid southerly swells. The uneven reef requires experience but rewards with quality walls when conditions align. Surfing beneath the 1903 lighthouse with its red-capped tower is a uniquely Central Coast experience. The headland provides shelter from northerly winds.
disambiguating description: 🔦 Lighthouse reef • South swell magnet • Rewards experience
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.2817
  longitude: 151.5728
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 150°
  description: Works best with swells from 150° (SSE). Workable range: 110°-180°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-300°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best on solid southerly swells in winter.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Uneven reef requires experience. Lighthouse adds stoke.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 95 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Coastalwatch, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 150
    workable range min: 110
    workable range max: 180
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 240
    offshore range max: 300
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 95
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Access via Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Best on solid southerly swells in winter.

Forresters Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Some of the most impressive reef breaks in NSW - multiple setups along a 600m offshore reef that handle serious size. Expert only. The main reef is a 15-minute paddle and demands respect, fitness, and experience. Shark activity is noted but the quality of waves keeps the committed crew coming back. When it's on, Forresters delivers world-class walls.
disambiguating description: ⚡ Heavy offshore reef • Expert only • 600m paddle-out
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.3915
  longitude: 151.4975
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Coast NSW
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 160°
  description: Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-180°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 11s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 11s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter swells only. Expert conditions.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Heavy offshore reef. Sharks present. 15-min paddle.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 75 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Coastalwatch, local reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 160
    workable range min: 120
    workable range max: 180
    sweet spot size m: 2.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 280
    offshore range max: 350
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 75
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from Forresters Beach Road. Long paddle.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells only. Expert conditions.

The Right
type: TouristAttraction
description: The Right is one of the heaviest waves on Earth—a mutant right-hand slab that detonates over a flat rock shelf on Western Australia's remote south coast. When massive Southern Ocean swells march in, the wave throws a thick, square lip that produces cavernous barrels and 40-second hold-downs. Only accessible by boat or jet ski from a remote stretch of coast near Walpole, The Right is strictly for elite big wave surfers and has attracted the world's best hellmen since it was first towed into in the mid-2000s.
disambiguating description: ⚡ Mutant south coast slab • Tow-in only • 40-second hold-downs
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.00858
  longitude: 116.73643
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: South Coast WA
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Big Wave
  description: This is a big wave break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-310°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 3m - 12m
  description: Ideal size: 7.5m. Too small below 3m, too big (closeout) above 12m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter Southern Ocean swells. Needs large swell to break.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Extremely dangerous slab. 40+ second hold-downs. Tow-in only. Boat/jet ski access required.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ALH
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from ALH airport. Requires boat access ($500/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: WannaSurf, surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 310
    sweet spot size m: 7.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 50
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ALH
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 500
    access notes: Boat or jet ski access only from Boat Harbour Road off South Coast Highway near Walpole.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter Southern Ocean swells. Needs large swell to break.

Cyclops
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cyclops is one of the most terrifying waves in the world—an ultra-shallow slab that breaks over a barely submerged reef shelf near Esperance on Western Australia's remote south coast. The wave breaks in water so shallow that riders are launched over dry reef, and the consequences of a wipeout are severe. Accessible only by boat from the Cape Le Grand area, Cyclops explodes when solid SW groundswells hit the shelf, producing thick, square barrels that close out in seconds. This is strictly experts-only territory where miscalculation can be fatal.
disambiguating description: 💀 Ultra-shallow reef slab • Boat access only • Esperance frontier
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.98
  longitude: 123.13
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Esperance
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Slab
  description: This is a slab break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 2m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 3.0m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 0°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn provides best combo of swell and lighter winds.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, ⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🏝️ Remote, 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Extremely shallow. Boat access only. Great white sharks. One of the most dangerous waves in Australia.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: EPR
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from EPR airport. Requires boat access ($400/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Pacific Surf School
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 0
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 25
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: EPR
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 400
    access notes: Boat or jet ski access only from near Cape Le Grand/Cape Arid area east of Esperance.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months names: Jun, Jul
    season explanation: Autumn provides best combo of swell and lighter winds.

Cow Bombie
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cow Bombie (Cowaramup Bombora) is Australia's premier big wave break—an open-ocean reef that lurks 2 kilometres offshore from Gracetown in the Margaret River region. When massive Indian Ocean storm swells push through, the bombie comes alive with waves that have been ridden at 40+ feet, making it the biggest wave ever surfed in Australia. The break was pioneered by local big wave chargers and has since attracted international big wave surfers. Only accessible by jet ski, Cow Bombie represents the absolute pinnacle of Australian big wave surfing.
disambiguating description: 🏔️ Australia's biggest wave • 2km offshore • Margaret River power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.856
  longitude: 114.968
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gracetown
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Big Wave
  description: This is a big wave break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240°
  description: Works best with swells from 240° (WSW). Workable range: 190°-290°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 4m - 18m
  description: Ideal size: 11.0m. Too small below 4m, too big (closeout) above 18m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 16s - 20s
  description: Needs at least 16s period. Ideal: 20s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 70°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter only. Needs massive swell to break on the outer reef.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Australia's biggest rideable wave. 2km offshore. Tow-in/jet ski only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 175 minutes drive from PER airport. Requires boat access ($600/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Wikipedia, surf-forecast.com, Mapcarta
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 240
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 290
    sweet spot size m: 11
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 50
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 175
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 600
    access notes: ~2hr45 drive south from Perth to Gracetown, then jet-ski launch and a 2km ride out to the break.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter only. Needs massive swell to break on the outer reef.

Red Bluff
type: TouristAttraction
description: Red Bluff is one of Western Australia's most iconic left-handers—a remote reef break on the Quobba coast that delivers hollow, mechanical barrels when SW groundswell lights up the lineup. The wave peels over a shallow limestone ledge with precision, offering rides up to 150 metres on clean days. Getting here requires a long drive from Carnarvon followed by an unsealed road to the basic camping facilities at Quobba Station. The keyhole entry over sharp reef adds to the adventure. For decades, Red Bluff has drawn committed surfers willing to rough it for world-class waves in complete isolation.
disambiguating description: 🏜️ Remote WA barrel • Keyhole reef entry • Desert isolation
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -24.08
  longitude: 113.42
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Quobba
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 180°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 80°-150°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter SW groundswell season. Consistent swell exposure.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: Very remote. Keyhole entry over sharp reef. Great white territory.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: CVQ
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from CVQ airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Surf Atlas
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 80
    offshore range max: 150
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: CVQ
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Quobba Station campground. Unsealed road from highway. Keyhole reef entry.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter SW groundswell season. Consistent swell exposure.

Jake's Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Jake's Point is Kalbarri's crown jewel—a world-class left-hand point break that peels over a rocky shelf with machine-like precision when SW groundswells hit the mid-west coast. Designated a National Surfing Reserve, the wave offers long, walling lefts with barrel sections that can run for 300 metres on quality days. Located just 3km south of the small fishing town of Kalbarri, Jake's sits at the mouth of the Murchison River gorge, surrounded by dramatic red cliffs. The break handles size well but can be dangerous when the swell gets serious.
disambiguating description: 👑 National Surfing Reserve • World-class left • Red cliff backdrop
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -27.72
  longitude: 114.17
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Kalbarri
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 180°-280°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-170°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.65m and 0.9m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter SW groundswell. National Surfing Reserve.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky shelf bottom. Shallow sections. Strong currents on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: GET
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from GET airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 280
    sweet spot size m: 2.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 100
    offshore range max: 170
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: GET
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 3km south of Kalbarri town. Shore access via rocky path.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter SW groundswell. National Surfing Reserve.

Smiths Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Smiths Beach is the Margaret River region's most approachable wave—a forgiving sandy reef break that offers fun lefts and rights without the intimidation factor of its heavier neighbours. Nestled in a protected bay near Yallingup, the wave works through most conditions and is a favourite with intermediate surfers and families. When bigger WSW swells push through, the outside reef section fires with more power, while the inside remains playful. The beautiful turquoise water and white sand beach make it one of the most scenic surf spots on the Cape Naturaliste coast.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Forgiving sandy reef • Yallingup beauty • Margaret River for all
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.63495
  longitude: 114.99149
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Yallingup
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230°
  description: Works best with swells from 230° (SW). Workable range: 215°-280°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.65m and 0.95m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round. More forgiving than other Margaret River breaks.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sandy reef bottom. Generally safe but watch for rips on bigger days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 165 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 230
    workable range min: 215
    workable range max: 280
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 165
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from Smiths Beach carpark near Yallingup, ~2hr45 drive south of Perth.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round. More forgiving than other Margaret River breaks.

Trigg Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Trigg Point is Perth's best-known surf break—a sand-dependent right-hand point that wraps around the rocky headland at Trigg Beach on the city's northern suburbs. When the sandbars align and a clean SW-W groundswell arrives, Trigg delivers long, workable walls with occasional barrel sections. The wave is heavily localized and extremely crowded, but the proximity to Perth's 2 million residents makes it the city's go-to spot. The surrounding beach and café scene make it a social hub for Perth's surf community.
disambiguating description: 🏙️ Perth's best break • Sand-dependent right • Urban lineup
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -31.877
  longitude: 115.75
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Perth
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 235°
  description: Works best with swells from 235° (SW). Workable range: 195°-290°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter SW groundswell season. Perth's best.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very crowded. Sand-dependent right point. Rock platform entry.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 235
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 290
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Trigg Beach carpark. Easy access but very crowded.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter SW groundswell season. Perth's best.

Scarborough Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Scarborough Beach is Perth's busiest surf beach—a long stretch of white sand that picks up virtually any swell going. Multiple sandbars create shifting peaks offering both lefts and rights, making it a reliable option when other spots are flat. The beach is exposed to the full force of Indian Ocean swells and handles everything from knee-high summer fun to solid winter groundswells. Strong rips are a constant hazard.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Perth's surf hub • Consistent beach break • Always crowded
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -31.8942
  longitude: 115.7555
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Perth
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 260°
  description: Works best with swells from 260° (W). Workable range: 220°-300°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round surf. Best in winter with bigger SW groundswells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Strong rips. Very crowded, especially weekends.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 260
    workable range min: 220
    workable range max: 300
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Large beachfront carpark. Easy beach access.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round surf. Best in winter with bigger SW groundswells.

Cottesloe Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cottesloe is Perth's most iconic beach—a protected stretch of coast between two granite headlands that catches smaller swells and offers mellow waves for beginners and longboarders. The groyne creates a sandbar that can produce fun little walls on the right swell. Less exposed than Scarborough, it works when bigger spots are closing out, making it a reliable small-wave option for Perth surfers.
disambiguating description: 🏛️ Perth icon • Mellow beach break • Beginner friendly
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -31.9935
  longitude: 115.751
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Perth
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 210°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.4m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.1m. Too small below 0.4m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 70°-150°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round. Small but consistent. Protected from bigger swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Crowded. Watch for rips near groynes.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 2
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 210
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 150
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Iconic Perth beach. Easy access from Marine Parade.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round. Small but consistent. Protected from bigger swells.

Gas Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Gas Bay is a quality right-hand reef break just south of Margaret River main break that delivers hollow, workable walls when the swell is right. It picks up more swell than many nearby breaks and is surprisingly consistent even in summer months—surf-forecast lists February as the best month for clean waves here. The reef creates a defined takeoff zone and the wave runs along a shallow ledge, offering barrel sections on bigger days.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Margaret River right • Consistent reef • Works year-round
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -34.0283
  longitude: 114.9851
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Margaret River
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 195°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.65m and 0.95m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best autumn through spring. Summer swells smaller but still surfable. February is surprisingly consistent.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Can be crowded when on. Rips on bigger days. Shark sightings common.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 190 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 190
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Short walk from Gas Bay carpark off Caves Road.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Best autumn through spring. Summer swells smaller but still surfable. February is surprisingly consistent.

Three Bears
type: TouristAttraction
description: Three Bears is a consistent left-hand reef break near Yallingup that offers a high-driving barrel after a peaky takeoff. The exposed reef picks up plenty of swell and works across most tidal stages. Named for the three distinct sections along the reef—Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear—each offering different wave characteristics. A reliable option when the bigger Margaret River breaks are too heavy.
disambiguating description: 🐻 Yallingup left • Barrel reef • Consistent
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.5662
  longitude: 114.9898
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Yallingup
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 195°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best autumn through spring. Consistent exposed reef picks up most swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Can get crowded. Reef entry requires care.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 160 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 160
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Access from Yallingup Beach carpark. Short walk south.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Nov
    season explanation: Best autumn through spring. Consistent exposed reef picks up most swells.

South Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: South Point is an accessible left-hand point break near Gracetown that offers forgiving walls for beginner to intermediate surfers. One of the few Margaret River breaks that still works in a southwest wind, making it a reliable option when the main breaks are blown out. The wave wraps around the rocky point and peels along the inside, offering long rides on clean days. Rarely crowded.
disambiguating description: 🌿 Gracetown left • Beginner friendly • Works in onshore
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.8612
  longitude: 114.9725
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gracetown
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240°
  description: Works best with swells from 240° (WSW). Workable range: 200°-280°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 70°-150°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best winter. One of the few spots that still works in a SW wind.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Rocky entry. Shark sightings in the area.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 185 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 240
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 280
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 150
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 185
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from Gracetown. Short track to the point.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Best winter. One of the few spots that still works in a SW wind.

The Guillotine
type: TouristAttraction
description: The Guillotine is an exposed left-hand reef break near Gracetown that delivers very consistent waves. The reef picks up virtually any swell going and works best around mid tide when the wave produces clean, defined walls with barrel sections. The isolated location keeps crowds to a minimum, but the rocky reef and shark-prone waters demand respect. A solid intermediate option in the Margaret River region.
disambiguating description: 🔪 Gracetown reef • Very consistent • Uncrowded
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.8188
  longitude: 114.9826
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gracetown
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 195°-265°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 70° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 70° (ENE). Offshore range: 30°-110°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.65m and 0.95m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Very consistent reef. Autumn through spring is prime.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Isolated spot. Reef entry. Shark territory.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 265
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 70
    offshore range min: 30
    offshore range max: 110
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Remote access near Gracetown. Track through bush.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Feb, Nov
    season explanation: Very consistent reef. Autumn through spring is prime.

Cactus Caves
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cactus Caves is the fearsome right-hander in the legendary Cactus Beach zone on the Great Australian Bight. While its neighbour Castles draws the crowds with its long left, Caves delivers thick, heavy barrels that break over dangerously shallow reef. The wave is strictly for advanced surfers—the take-off zone is tight, the barrel is square, and the reef below is unforgiving. Set in one of Australia's most remote and shark-infested stretches of coastline, reaching Caves requires a long drive from Ceduna followed by a dirt road to basic camping at Point Sinclair.
disambiguating description: 🦈 Heavy right-hand barrel • Great Australian Bight • Shark territory
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -32.07
  longitude: 132.985
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Point Sinclair
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 30° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 30° (NNE). Offshore range: 350°-70°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter for biggest swells. Autumn can be cleaner.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Great white shark territory. Sharp reef. Very remote—nearest town Penong 2 hrs from Ceduna.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: CED
  type: Place
  description: 80 minutes drive from CED airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Stormrider Guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 30
    offshore range min: 350
    offshore range max: 70
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: CED
    drive time minutes: 80
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Dirt road from Penong. Basic camping at Point Sinclair. No facilities.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter for biggest swells. Autumn can be cleaner.

Victor Harbor Dump
type: TouristAttraction
description: The Dump is Victor Harbor's go-to reef break—a quality right-hander that peels over a rocky shelf on the Fleurieu Peninsula's south coast. When clean SW groundswell arrives from the Southern Ocean, the wave offers punchy walls and occasional barrel sections. The break sits in an area known locally as Shark Alley, so awareness is essential. Located about 80 minutes south of Adelaide, The Dump provides a genuine reef break experience that rewards those willing to make the drive from the city.
disambiguating description: 🦈 Fleurieu Peninsula reef • Shark Alley • Southern Ocean power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.566
  longitude: 138.621
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Victor Harbor
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter SW groundswell season.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪨 Rocks, 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Shark Alley. Rocky entry. Shallow reef sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ADL
  type: Place
  description: 80 minutes drive from ADL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 15
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ADL
    drive time minutes: 80
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 6km from Victor Harbor town. Rocky shore access.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter SW groundswell season.

Point Impossible
type: TouristAttraction
description: Point Impossible is the Surf Coast's quieter alternative to Bells and Winki Pop—a quality right-hand reef break between Torquay and Ocean Grove that picks up the same SW groundswell but with a fraction of the crowd. The break has two sections: the Insides offers a gentler ride suited to learners, while the Outsides delivers more powerful walls over the outer reef. When clean SW swell and NW winds combine on a low tide, Point Impossible can produce surprisingly good waves in a mellow atmosphere.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Surf Coast sleeper • Less crowds than Bells • Two-section reef
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -38.305
  longitude: 144.372
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Torquay
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 340° (NNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 300°-20°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter for biggest swells. Less crowded than Bells area.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rocky reef entry. Can have strong rips on bigger swells.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MEL
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from MEL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 340
    offshore range min: 300
    offshore range max: 20
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MEL
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from Point Impossible car park. Between Torquay and Ocean Grove.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter for biggest swells. Less crowded than Bells area.

Martha Lavinia
type: TouristAttraction
description: Martha Lavinia is the remote beach break on King Island that Tracks magazine rated as Australia's best. Sitting in Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria, the west-facing beach catches every Southern Ocean swell that rolls through, delivering powerful, hollow beach break peaks with nobody around. The island's small population means you'll likely surf alone, accompanied only by the kelp forests, Cape Barren geese, and the occasional seal. Getting here requires a flight to the tiny King Island Airport, but the reward is pristine, uncrowded waves in one of Australia's wildest settings.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Australia's best beach break • King Island isolation • Wild Bass Strait
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -39.7183
  longitude: 144.0731
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: King Island
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-280°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.3m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round. Consistent swell from Southern Ocean and Bass Strait.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Extremely remote island. Strong rips. Cold water.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: KNS
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from KNS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Tracks magazine
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 14
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 210
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: KNS
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: King Island Airport (KNS). Short drive to west coast beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round. Consistent swell from Southern Ocean and Bass Strait.

Cloudy Bay
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cloudy Bay is Bruny Island's premier surf break—a long, powerful beach exposed to the full force of the Southern Ocean. Located on the south coast of South Bruny, the beach catches S-SW groundswells that generate punchy peaks along the 4km stretch of sand. The bay hosts the annual Bruny Island Classic competition, drawing Tasmania's best surfers. Getting here requires a ferry crossing from Kettering followed by a drive through pristine Tasmanian bush. The reward is raw, uncrowded waves in one of Australia's most beautiful coastal settings.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Southern Ocean power • Bruny Island wilderness • Tassie's hidden gem
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -43.45333
  longitude: 147.22566
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Bruny Island
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 165°-215°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 340° (NNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 300°-20°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter for biggest swells. Can fire year-round.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Remote island. Cold water. Strong rips. Ferry access only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HBA
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from HBA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Surfing Tasmania
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 13
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 165
    workable range max: 215
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 340
    offshore range min: 300
    offshore range max: 20
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HBA
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Ferry from Kettering (30min south of Hobart), then drive to south Bruny. ~2hr total from Hobart.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Autumn-winter for biggest swells. Can fire year-round.

Eaglehawk Neck
type: TouristAttraction
description: Eaglehawk Neck sits on the narrow isthmus joining the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas, not far from the legendary Shipstern Bluff. When south-easterly swells arrive with westerly winds, the breaks around the Neck come alive with powerful, dramatic waves set against towering dolerite cliffs. While it doesn't match the raw ferocity of nearby Shipstern, Eaglehawk Neck offers a more accessible taste of Tasmania's world-class surf in a stunning natural setting. The area is steeped in convict history, with the ruins of Port Arthur nearby.
disambiguating description: 🏔️ Tasman Peninsula power • Near Shipstern • Dramatic cliffs
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -43.02
  longitude: 147.93
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tasman Peninsula
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 150°
  description: Works best with swells from 150° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 300° (WNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 300° (WNW). Offshore range: 270°-340°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Best with SE swell and westerly winds. Same swell window as Shipstern.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Dramatic cliffs. Powerful waves. Near Shipstern Bluff.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: HBA
  type: Place
  description: 75 minutes drive from HBA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, ourtasmania.com.au
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 13
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 150
    workable range min: 120
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 300
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 340
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: HBA
    drive time minutes: 75
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Drive from Hobart via Arthur Highway. Shore access.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Best with SE swell and westerly winds. Same swell window as Shipstern.

Ocean Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ocean Beach is Tasmania's wild west coast frontier—a 33km stretch of sand that faces directly into the Roaring Forties, receiving every swell the Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean can throw at it. The beach break delivers consistent, powerful peaks year-round, with some of the most raw and isolated surf conditions in Australia. The nearest town, Strahan, is a tiny fishing village, and the surrounding Tarkine rainforest is World Heritage listed. When Cape Sorell buoy readings spike, the waves here can be genuinely massive.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Wild west coast • Roaring Forties power • 33km of empty peaks
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -42.14
  longitude: 145.25
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Strahan
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 250°
  description: Works best with swells from 250° (WSW). Workable range: 220°-300°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round swell. West coast receives all Southern and Indian Ocean swell.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very remote west coast. Powerful shore break. Strong rips.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LST
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from LST airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, ourtasmania.com.au
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 13
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 250
    workable range min: 220
    workable range max: 300
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LST
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Long drive from Launceston (3hrs) or fly to Strahan airstrip. Beach access from Henty Dunes area.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round swell. West coast receives all Southern and Indian Ocean swell.

Noosa Tea Tree
type: TouristAttraction
description: Noosa Tea Tree is the second point in the legendary Noosa point break series, sitting between First Point and Nationals in the Noosa National Park. The wave breaks over boulders and is hollower and more powerful than the mellow First Point, demanding better positioning and more commitment. When solid E-NE swell pushes through, Tea Tree can connect with First Point below and Nationals above for rides measured in the hundreds of metres. The walk through the national park to reach it adds to the anticipation.
disambiguating description: 🌿 Noosa's hollow section • Boulder bottom barrels • National Park setting
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -26.377
  longitude: 153.102
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Noosa Heads
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 60°
  description: Works best with swells from 60° (ENE). Workable range: 30°-90°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 200° (SSW). Offshore range: 170°-240°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn cyclone swells and E-NE groundswell season.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded
  description: Boulder bottom. Can be crowded when connecting through the Noosa points.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MCY
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from MCY airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 60
    workable range min: 30
    workable range max: 90
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 200
    offshore range min: 170
    offshore range max: 240
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MCY
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk through Noosa National Park from Noosa Heads. ~15 minute walk.
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months names: Jun, Jul
    season explanation: Autumn cyclone swells and E-NE groundswell season.

Noosa Nationals
type: TouristAttraction
description: Noosa Nationals is the outermost point in the famous Noosa point break chain, home to the infamous Boiling Pot takeoff zone that demands precise timing. When bigger E-NE swells push in, the wave wraps around the rocky headland with long, walling walls that connect through to Tea Tree and potentially all the way to First Point—a ride of 400+ metres. The name comes from a surfing competition that was held here, and the break's quality and length have cemented its place in Australian surfing lore. The walk through pristine national park bush is part of the experience.
disambiguating description: 🏆 Boiling Pot takeoff • 400m+ rides • Noosa's outermost point
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -26.376
  longitude: 153.11
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Noosa Heads
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 55°
  description: Works best with swells from 55° (NE). Workable range: 25°-90°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 210° (SSW). Offshore range: 170°-250°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn cyclone swells. Needs more swell than First Point.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded
  description: Rocky bottom. Boiling Pot takeoff zone is intense. Crowds when on.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MCY
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from MCY airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 55
    workable range min: 25
    workable range max: 90
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 210
    offshore range min: 170
    offshore range max: 250
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MCY
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk through Noosa National Park from Noosa Heads. ~20 minute walk.
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months names: Jun, Jul
    season explanation: Autumn cyclone swells. Needs more swell than First Point.

Greenmount
type: TouristAttraction
description: Greenmount is the picturesque headland break at the heart of Coolangatta's surfing world, forming a key link in the legendary Superbank system. When E-SE swells push sand along the coast, waves can connect from Rainbow Bay through Greenmount and down to Snapper Rocks, creating some of the longest rides in Australia. Even without the full Superbank connection, Greenmount delivers fun, peeling right-handers that wrap around the headland. The views from the hill are iconic, and the surrounding cafes and parks make it the social heart of Gold Coast surfing.
disambiguating description: 🌅 Superbank connection • Coolangatta icon • Headland right-hander
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.164
  longitude: 153.545
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Coolangatta
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100°
  description: Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 60°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter E-SE swells. Part of the Superbank system.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: Very crowded. Part of the Superbank sand system.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, WannaSurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 100
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from Greenmount headland. Heart of Coolangatta.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter E-SE swells. Part of the Superbank system.

Main Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Main Beach is the Gold Coast's pressure valve—when the Superbank and Burleigh are packed solid, locals head north to find uncrowded peaks along this long stretch of sand between Surfers Paradise and the Spit. The beach break offers consistent peaks through all tides, with the occasional sand-bottom barrel forming against the groyne structures. While it lacks the world-class form of the point breaks to the south, Main Beach delivers fun, uncrowded waves just minutes from the high-rises.
disambiguating description: 🏄 Gold Coast overflow • Uncrowded peaks • Surfers Paradise alternative
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -27.975
  longitude: 153.43
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gold Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100°
  description: Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 60°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter E-SE swells. Good alternative when Superbank is too crowded.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard beach rips. Generally safe.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 100
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from Main Beach Parade. Near Surfers Paradise.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter E-SE swells. Good alternative when Superbank is too crowded.

Double Island Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Double Island Point is one of Australia's most magical surf experiences—a long, mellow right-hand sand point that wraps around the headland in the Great Sandy National Park, north of Noosa. On good days, rides of 500+ metres are possible, making it one of the longest waves in the country. The wave is gentle enough for beginners yet fun enough for experts, with a sand bottom and forgiving nature. Access is 4WD only along the beach from Rainbow Beach, adding to the adventure. Surf schools run regular trips from Noosa, introducing surfers to waves they can ride for literally hundreds of metres.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ 500m+ rides possible • Sand point perfection • 4WD adventure access
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -25.932
  longitude: 153.19
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Rainbow Beach
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 60°
  description: Works best with swells from 60° (ENE). Workable range: 30°-100°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.3m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.1m. Too small below 0.3m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 7s - 10s
  description: Needs at least 7s period. Ideal: 10s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 210° (SSW). Offshore range: 170°-250°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn E-NE swell season. Cyclone swells in summer.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🚶 Difficult access, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: 4WD access only along beach. Tidal access can be tricky.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: MCY
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from MCY airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, Epic Ocean Adventures
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 60
    workable range min: 30
    workable range max: 100
    sweet spot size m: 1.15
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 210
    offshore range min: 170
    offshore range max: 250
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: MCY
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 4WD only via Rainbow Beach along the sand. Great Sandy National Park permit required.
  best season:
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months names: Jan, Jun
    season explanation: Autumn E-NE swell season. Cyclone swells in summer.

Broken Head
type: TouristAttraction
description: Broken Head is Byron Bay's step-up wave—a right-hand point/reef break south of town that delivers hollower, more challenging conditions than the mellow Pass. The wave breaks over rock and reef with barrel sections that reward committed surfers. The setting is stunning, with the headland surrounded by nature reserve and eucalyptus forest. While it's only a short drive from Byron, the vibe is more serious and the locals less tolerant of drop-ins. When The Pass is too crowded or too small, Broken Head offers a genuine step up in both quality and consequences.
disambiguating description: 🌿 Byron's step-up wave • Hollow reef right • Nature reserve setting
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.708
  longitude: 153.604
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Byron Bay
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 80°
  description: Works best with swells from 80° (E). Workable range: 45°-130°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-280°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter E swells. More advanced alternative to The Pass.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded
  description: Rocky reef sections. More challenging than The Pass. Locals-only vibe.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BNK
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BNK airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, WannaSurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 80
    workable range min: 45
    workable range max: 130
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BNK
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Turn off Pacific Highway south of Byron Bay. Short walk to beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Feb, Sep
    season explanation: Autumn-winter E swells. More advanced alternative to The Pass.

Long Reef Bombora
type: TouristAttraction
description: Long Reef Bombora is Sydney's big wave playground—an offshore reef break that lurks beyond the Long Reef headland on the Northern Beaches. When solid SE-E groundswells push through, the bombie comes alive with powerful A-frame peaks that can hold 4m+ faces. The long paddle from shore or jet ski tow out separates the committed from the curious. While it's within sight of Sydney's suburban beaches, the bombie delivers a genuine big wave experience with serious consequences if things go wrong.
disambiguating description: ⚡ Sydney's big wave spot • Offshore bombora • Northern Beaches power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.74
  longitude: 151.325
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Northern Beaches Sydney
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 80°-160°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 2m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 3.0m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 15s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter. Needs solid swell to break on the outer reef.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Offshore big wave spot. Long paddle or jet ski access. Serious consequences.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 80
    workable range max: 160
    sweet spot size m: 3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 310
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Long paddle from Long Reef headland. Some use jet skis.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep
    season explanation: Autumn-winter. Needs solid swell to break on the outer reef.

Queenscliff
type: TouristAttraction
description: Queenscliff is the northern end of Manly Beach, where the wave takes on a different character to the southern section. Sitting in a NE-facing pocket below the headland, Queenscliff picks up NE swell that bypasses the rest of the beach. The break was made famous when Duke Kahanamoku demonstrated surfing here in 1915, introducing the sport to Australia. Today it remains one of Sydney's most consistent waves, with defined peaks that work through most tides. The bombie offshore adds a big wave option when serious swell arrives.
disambiguating description: 🏄 Where Australian surfing began • NE swell magnet • Manly's northern end
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -33.787
  longitude: 151.299
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Northern Beaches Sydney
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 30°-135°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-350°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter NE-E swells. Works on different swell to south Manly.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Crowded urban beach. Strong rips near headland.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 30
    workable range max: 135
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 350
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: North end of Manly Beach. Ferry from Circular Quay or drive.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep
    season explanation: Autumn-winter NE-E swells. Works on different swell to south Manly.

Black Rock
type: TouristAttraction
description: Black Rock (also known as Aussie Pipe) is a hollow left-hand reef break at Wreck Bay in Jervis Bay—Australia's first Aboriginal surfing reserve. The wave breaks over a shallow rock shelf and produces tube rides that rival anything on the east coast. Located within the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, access is on Aboriginal land, and visitors must respect traditional owners and their protocols. The break has a loyal local crew and a rich cultural history, making it one of the most culturally significant surf spots in Australia.
disambiguating description: 🇦🇺 Aussie Pipe • Aboriginal surfing reserve • East coast tubes
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -35.1768
  longitude: 150.689
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Jervis Bay
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 170°
  description: Works best with swells from 170° (S). Workable range: 140°-195°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 20° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 20° (NNE). Offshore range: 340°-70°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter SE groundswell season.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 👊 Localism
  description: Hollow, shallow reef break. Aboriginal land—respect access protocols.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 170
    workable range min: 140
    workable range max: 195
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 20
    offshore range min: 340
    offshore range max: 70
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community. Respect traditional owners and access rules.
  best season:
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter SE groundswell season.

Casuarina Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Casuarina Beach is the Tweed Coast's answer to the crowded Gold Coast points—quality beach break peaks that deliver fun, uncrowded surf just minutes south of the border. The long stretch of sand between Kingscliff and Pottsville picks up the same E-SE swell that lights up Snapper and Kirra, but with a fraction of the crowd. Multiple peaks work through all tides, and the sheltered sections behind the rock platforms offer protection from the dominant southerly winds. For surfers after Gold Coast-quality swell without the mayhem, Casuarina is the answer.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Tweed Coast quality • Gold Coast escape • Uncrowded peaks
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.30383
  longitude: 153.57435
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tweed Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100°
  description: Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 60°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-280°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter E-SE swells. Less crowded than Gold Coast.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard beach rips. Generally safe.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 100
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from Casuarina village. Near Kingscliff on Tweed Coast.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep
    season explanation: Autumn-winter E-SE swells. Less crowded than Gold Coast.

Lighthouse Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Lighthouse Beach is Port Macquarie's most consistent surf break—a long stretch of sand that picks up E-SE swell and serves up punchy beach break peaks day after day. Named for the Tacking Point Lighthouse that watches over the southern end, the beach offers quality waves without the crowds of the Gold or Northern Beaches. The multiple peaks spread surfers out along the beach, and the variety of sandbar formations means there's usually a good bank working somewhere. A solid all-rounder on the mid-north coast.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Port Macquarie staple • Consistent beach break • Mid-north coast charm
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -31.468
  longitude: 152.936
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Port Macquarie
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100°
  description: Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 60°-150°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter E-SE swells. Consistent mid-north coast break.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard beach rips. Generally safe beach.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PQQ
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from PQQ airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 100
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 150
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 230
    offshore range max: 310
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PQQ
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy access from Matthew Flinders Drive. Popular Port Macquarie beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep
    season explanation: Autumn-winter E-SE swells. Consistent mid-north coast break.

Ballina South Wall
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ballina South Wall is a river mouth break that forms consistent lefts where the Richmond River meets the sea. The sand deposited by the river creates shifting banks against the south training wall, producing peeling lefts that can be remarkably consistent when the banks are right. The wave works best on clean SE groundswell with light WSW winds. Ballina has unfortunately gained notoriety for shark encounters, so awareness is essential. Despite this, the wave's consistency and quality keep locals coming back.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Richmond River setup • Consistent lefts • Northern Rivers character
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.87
  longitude: 153.588
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Ballina
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135°
  description: Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-170°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 250° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 250° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-280°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Winter SE groundswell. River mouth sand setup.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: River mouth setup. Strong currents. Shark sightings—Ballina is known for shark activity.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BNK
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BNK airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 135
    workable range min: 100
    workable range max: 170
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 250
    offshore range min: 210
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BNK
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Access from the Richmond River south wall. Carpark nearby.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: May, Sep
    season explanation: Winter SE groundswell. River mouth sand setup.

Evans Head
type: TouristAttraction
description: Evans Head is a quiet Northern Rivers town that punches above its weight for surf quality. The beach and reef breaks around the headland pick up E-SE swell and deliver uncrowded waves that most surfers drive past on the way to Byron Bay or the Gold Coast. The main beach offers multiple peaks, while the rock platforms around the headland create defined reef breaks on bigger swells. With a population under 3,000 and limited tourist traffic, Evans Head is one of the best uncrowded surf zones on the NSW north coast.
disambiguating description: 🏘️ Northern Rivers sleeper • Uncrowded beach breaks • Drive-past gem
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -29.114
  longitude: 153.436
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Evans Head
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100°
  description: Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 60°-145°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-280°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  description: Autumn-winter E-SE swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Standard beach rips.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BNK
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from BNK airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 100
    workable range min: 60
    workable range max: 145
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BNK
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from Evans Head village. Small coastal town.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Sep
    season explanation: Autumn-winter E-SE swells.

Tallows Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tallows Beach is Byron Bay's swell magnet—the long, south-facing stretch of beach between Cape Byron and Broken Head that catches SE-E swell when the north-facing breaks like The Pass go flat. The beach offers powerful, punchy peaks along its 3km length, with the best banks typically forming near the Cape Byron end. Less crowded than Byron's other breaks due to the walk required to reach it, Tallows delivers a rawer, more isolated surf experience within sight of Australia's most easterly point.
disambiguating description: 🧭 Byron's swell magnet • South-facing exposure • Cape Byron views
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.672
  longitude: 153.625
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Byron Bay
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110°
  description: Works best with swells from 110° (ESE). Workable range: 70°-160°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 200°-280°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round. Swell magnet when other Byron spots are flat.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Strong rips. Occasional shark sightings. Remote southern section.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BNK
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BNK airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 110
    workable range min: 70
    workable range max: 160
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 200
    offshore range max: 280
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BNK
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from Tallows Beach Road or walk from Cape Byron.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round. Swell magnet when other Byron spots are flat.

Fingal Head
type: TouristAttraction
description: Fingal Head is a unique right-hand reef break that peels over ancient basalt columns—Australia's own Giants Causeway formed 23 million years ago by lava flows from the now-extinct Tweed Volcano. The wave needs specific NE-E swell to wrap around the headland and break properly, making it an inconsistent but rewarding spot when conditions align. The setting is spectacular, with Cook Island sitting offshore and the hexagonal basalt columns visible at low tide. The break has a loyal local crew who know exactly which tides and swells make it fire.
disambiguating description: 🌋 Basalt reef right • Australia's Giants Causeway • Ancient lava break
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -28.198
  longitude: 153.571
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tweed Coast
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 60°
  description: Works best with swells from 60° (ENE). Workable range: 20°-100°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 11s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 11s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210° (SSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 210° (SSW). Offshore range: 170°-250°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May
  description: Autumn NE swell season. Needs specific NE swell direction.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Basalt reef. Sharp volcanic rock. Cook Island views.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: OOL
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from OOL airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: surf-forecast.com, WannaSurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 22
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 60
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 100
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 210
    offshore range min: 170
    offshore range max: 250
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: OOL
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Fingal Head village. Walk to headland. Giants Causeway basalt formations.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months names: Feb, Jun
    season explanation: Autumn NE swell season. Needs specific NE swell direction.

Mandurah Wedge
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mandurah Wedge is a punchy breakwater setup south of Perth where refracted Indian Ocean swell folds into a steep right-hand wedge. It is best known as a bodyboarding wave: short, fast, and capable of throwing vertical ramps when the bank and backwash line up. The rock wall makes conditions unpredictable, so it suits experienced riders who can read moving water and avoid the structure.
disambiguating description: Perth-side wedge | Breakwater ramps | Bodyboard focus
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -32.52169
  longitude: 115.71891
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Mandurah
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 235°
  description: Works best with swells from 235° (SW). Workable range: 210°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 65° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 65° (ENE). Offshore range: 45°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Jetty/breakwater backwash creates unpredictable conditions.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PER
  type: Place
  description: 75 minutes drive from PER airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 235
    workable range min: 210
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 65
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PER
    drive time minutes: 75
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Breakwall
type: TouristAttraction
description: Breakwall at Port Macquarie is a right-hand wedge formed by the river training wall and shifting sand. It is a compact, high-energy wave with a strong bodyboarding history, turning modest east-coast swell into bowls, ramps, and close-range barrels. Conditions change quickly with tide, bank shape, and current, so the best sessions reward local timing.
disambiguating description: Port Macquarie wedge | Rock-wall bowls | Bodyboard town
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -31.4286
  longitude: 152.9218
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Port Macquarie
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120°
  description: Works best with swells from 120° (ESE). Workable range: 90°-150°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rock wall refracts swell. Can be unpredictable.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PQQ
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from PQQ airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 120
    workable range min: 90
    workable range max: 150
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 210
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PQQ
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

The Point (Cronulla)
type: TouristAttraction
description: The Point at Cronulla is a heavy right-hand reef near Shark Island, known for holding solid south swell and producing ledgy takeoffs over limestone. It is more powerful than the nearby beach breaks and becomes a serious proposition when the swell period climbs. The wave suits advanced surfers and bodyboarders who are comfortable with shallow reef, crowds, and fast sections.
disambiguating description: Cronulla reef right | Shark Island energy | Heavy south swell
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -34.056
  longitude: 151.153
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Cronulla
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 175°
  description: Works best with swells from 175° (S). Workable range: 160°-190°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 240° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-270°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Tide preference: mid-high.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded
  description: Limestone reef. Heavy when big.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 175
    workable range min: 160
    workable range max: 190
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 240
    offshore range min: 210
    offshore range max: 270
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

Voodoo
type: TouristAttraction
description: Voodoo is one of Cronulla's most serious slabs, a powerful left breaking over shallow rock on the edge of Bate Bay. It needs solid south swell and clean wind to become rideable, then delivers steep drops, thick barrels, and little room for error. This is expert-only surf with real reef consequences and a committed local crew.
disambiguating description: Cronulla slab | Expert-only left | Shallow rock ledge
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -34.0625
  longitude: 151.166
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Cronulla
  address country: Australia
  address region: Australia
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 190°
  description: Works best with swells from 190° (S). Workable range: 180°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.6m - 2.8m
  description: Ideal size: 2.2m. Too small below 1.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Tide preference: mid-high.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, ⚠️ Shallow, 👥 Crowded
  description: Expert only. Part of Cronulla's slab arena.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SYD
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from SYD airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 190
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 2.2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SYD
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

Strike Mission
type: Organization
description: Surf forecast intelligence platform