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Level 5/10

Terrigal Haven

Central Coast NSW, Australia

🪨Rocks👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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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.

10-Day Forecast

Thu6

Poor

0.8mSSE@11s

8km/h

0.8m@11s

8km/h

Fri7

Poor

0.8mSSE@10s

6km/h

0.8m@10s

6km/h

Sat8

Poor

0.7mS@9s

8km/h

0.7m@9s

8km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.0mENE@10s

12km/h

1.0m@10s

12km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.1mENE@10s

30km/h

1.1m@10s

30km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.4mS@11s

16km/h

1.4m@11s

16km/h

Wed12

Poor

0.9mS@10s

24km/h

0.9m@10s

24km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.4mS@11s

17km/h

1.4m@11s

17km/h

Fri14

Fair

2.0mS@11s

9km/h

2.0m@11s

9km/h

Sat15

Poor

1.3mS@10s

9km/h

1.3m@10s

9km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 11 km/h · Mid tide at 7am (0.6m)

Swell

0.8m

SSE(166°)

Score: 2/25

Period

11s

Medium period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

8km/h

NNE(17°)

Score: 13/25

Weather

12°C

0.0mm23%

First light 6:11amSunrise 6:41amSunset 5:18pmLast light 5:48pm

Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.4mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:11am–1:13pm · through lowStrike window: 2:38–5:48pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.5–1.6m

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3m1.5

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6g17

3g14

11g28

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9g26

tidem

7:13am0.6m

1:52pm1.6m

8:23pm0.7m

2:10am1.3m

8:08am0.6m

2:57pm1.7m

9:45pm0.6m

3:33am1.2m

9:09am0.6m

4:03pm1.8m

11:03pm0.5m

4:52am1.3m

10:19am0.6m

5:07pm1.9m

5:53am1.3m

11:26am0.6m

6:03pm2.0m

6:55am1.3m

12:25pm0.5m

7:03pm2.1m

1:49am0.3m

7:51am1.5m

1:18pm0.6m

7:51pm2.2m

2:39am0.3m

8:34am1.5m

2:13pm0.4m

8:40pm2.0m

3:16am0.2m

9:23am1.6m

3:03pm0.5m

9:25pm2.0m

3:53am0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

7:13 am

Low tide - 0.57m

1:52 pm

High tide - 1.64m

8:23 pm

Low tide - 0.67m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction14/25

Swell Size2/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind13/25

Raw Score43/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-3

🚫 Undersized Capmax 30

Adjusted Score45/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score30

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (130°)
Direction range: 36° - 159°
Size range: 1.2m - 4.3m
Ideal size: 3.4m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (218°)
Offshore range: 180° - 260°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.6m

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

7/10

Access: Easy beach access from Terrigal esplanade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Terrigal Haven?

Terrigal Haven works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.6m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Terrigal Haven?

Offshore wind at Terrigal Haven blows from the SW (218°). Anything in the 180° to 260° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Terrigal Haven?

Terrigal Haven wants SE swell (36° to 159°) between 1.2m and 4.3m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Terrigal Haven?

The main season at Terrigal Haven is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Best autumn-winter on E-SE groundswells. Summer for NE swells.