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.
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
9/10
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
Winter SE swells. One of the best points in Australia.
Verified by Surfline/Surf-forecast cross-reference
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions