Casuarina Beach
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 145°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Offshore range
- 200° - 317°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Easy beach access from Casuarina village. Near Kingscliff on Tweed Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Casuarina Beach?
Casuarina Beach is a beach break in Tweed Coast, Australia, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Casuarina Beach?
Casuarina Beach picks up swell from the ENE round to the SE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the E. It starts working at around 0.5m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 11s 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 Casuarina Beach?
A WSW wind is dead offshore at Casuarina Beach, and anything from the SSW round to the NW 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 Casuarina Beach?
Casuarina Beach is at its best around mid tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Casuarina Beach?
The most reliable run of swell at Casuarina Beach comes Apr to Aug. There's a second window in Mar and Sep too. Autumn-winter E-SE swells. Less crowded than Gold Coast.
How cold is the water at Casuarina Beach?
The water at Casuarina Beach averages around 22°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 Casuarina Beach good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Standard beach rips. Generally safe.
How do I get to Casuarina Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is OOL, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Easy beach access from Casuarina village. Near Kingscliff on Tweed Coast.
What other surf spots are near Casuarina Beach?
The closest breaks we track are Cabarita (Norries Headland) (3.4 km), Fingal Head (12 km) and Superbank (Maxing) (15 km), handy when Casuarina Beach isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Sep
Autumn-winter E-SE swells. Less crowded than Gold Coast.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Cabarita (Norries Headland)
🌊 Right-hand point • SE swell magnet • Tweed Coast
Fingal Head
🌋 Basalt reef right • Australia's Giants Causeway • Ancient lava break
Superbank (Maxing)
🌊 2km connected rides • Cyclone swells only • 500-surfer zoo
Snapper Rocks
🦘 Superbank starting point • 2km rides possible • Gold Coast icon
Duranbah
🧲 Gold Coast swell magnet • Punchy A-frames • Pro training ground
Greenmount
🌅 Superbank connection • Coolangatta icon • Headland right-hander