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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

Sat15

Poor

1.4mSSE@9s

13km/h

1.4m@9s

13km/h

Sun16

Poor

1.6mSE@8s

13km/h

1.6m@8s

13km/h

Mon17

Poor

1.1mESE@8s

11km/h

1.1m@8s

11km/h

Tue18

Poor

1.1mSE@10s

7km/h

1.1m@10s

7km/h

Wed19

Poor

1.3mESE@9s

7km/h

1.3m@9s

7km/h

Thu20

Poor

1.3mE@8s

8km/h

1.3m@8s

8km/h

Fri21

Poor

0.9mENE@7s

9km/h

0.9m@7s

9km/h

Sat22

Poor

0.5mE@7s

6km/h

0.5m@7s

6km/h

Sun23

Poor

1.6mS@10s

7km/h

1.6m@10s

7km/h

Mon24

Poor

0.8mS@9s

8km/h

0.8m@9s

8km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 16 km/h · High tide at 10am (1.5m)

Swell

1.4m

SSE(165°)

Score: 9/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 4/25

Wind

13km/h

SSW(200°)

Score: 24/25

Weather

14°C

0.2mm45%

First light 6:02amSunrise 6:32amSunset 5:24pmLast light 5:54pm

Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:02am–3:08pm · through highStrike window: 4:43–5:54pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.5–1.6m

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

6g11

9g21

15g35

17g37

14g28

14g26

7g22

10g26

17g37

14g29

4g7

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tidem

3:56am0.3m

10:03am1.5m

3:54pm0.4m

10:06pm1.7m

4:33am0.3m

10:44am1.5m

4:43pm0.5m

10:44pm1.5m

5:07am0.3m

11:28am1.4m

5:35pm0.5m

5:43am0.4m

12:13pm1.4m

6:30pm0.6m

6:16am0.5m

12:57pm1.4m

7:36pm0.6m

1:11am1.0m

7:03am0.6m

2:03pm1.4m

8:45pm0.6m

2:27am1.0m

7:53am0.7m

3:03pm1.4m

10:03pm0.7m

3:43am1.0m

9:03am0.7m

4:03pm1.5m

4:48am1.0m

10:10am0.6m

4:57pm1.5m

5:48am1.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:56 am

Low tide - 0.26m

10:03 am

High tide - 1.52m

3:54 pm

Low tide - 0.44m

10:06 pm

High tide - 1.73m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction14/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind24/25

Raw Score51/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-7

Adjusted Score44/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score44

🌊 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.