Lennox Head
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SE (137°)
- Direction range
- 69° - 150°
- Size range
- 1.4m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 198° - 270°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
9/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Lennox Head?
Lennox Head works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Lennox Head?
Offshore wind at Lennox Head blows from the SW (225°). Anything in the 198° to 270° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Lennox Head?
Lennox Head wants SE swell (69° to 150°) between 1.4m and 4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Lennox Head?
The main season at Lennox Head is May-Aug. A secondary window runs Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct. Winter SE swells. One of the best points in Australia.
How do I get to Lennox Head?
Fly into BNK, then allow about 20 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Lennox Head?
Lennox Head is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
Winter SE swells. One of the best points in Australia.
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