Angourie Point
Angourie Point is a historic right-hand point break, featured in the 1971 film Morning of the Earth and declared a National Surfing Reserve in 2007. The wave breaks over a basalt reef into a deep channel, producing long, workable walls with occasional barrel sections when NE swells push in. Just back from the ocean sit the Angourie Pools, old quarries that filled with spring water. 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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 132°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 203° - 278°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Angourie Point?
Angourie Point is a point break in Northern NSW, Australia, that mostly breaks right. It's on our list of the world's 100 best waves.
What's the story behind Angourie Point?
Angourie was declared a National Surfing Reserve in 2007, only the second site in Australia to get that recognition. Most of the country scenes in the 1971 surf film Morning of the Earth were shot around Angourie. Just back from the ocean are the Angourie Pools, old quarries that hit underground springs and filled with fresh water.
What swell works best at Angourie Point?
Angourie Point picks up swell from the NE round to the SE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the ENE. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Angourie Point?
A SW wind is dead offshore at Angourie Point, and anything from the SSW round to the W keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Angourie Point?
Angourie Point has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Angourie Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Angourie Point comes Mar to Oct. Winter SE swells best. ENE swells produce more hollow waves.
How cold is the water at Angourie Point?
The water at Angourie Point averages around 21°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Angourie Point good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Rocky reef. Known shark activity. Strong local crew.
How do I get to Angourie Point?
The nearest airport on our list is GFN, then it's roughly a 15-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Angourie Point?
The closest breaks we track are Evans Head (41 km), handy when Angourie Point isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Winter SE swells best. ENE swells produce more hollow waves.
Getting There
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