Umina Point
Hollow right over sand and rock at the south end of Umina, inside Broken Bay. Only SE-SSE swell gets in past Barrenjoey and Box Head, so it wakes up when the open beaches are huge. It works best on a SE swell with NW winds. Watch for: sand-dependent.
Umina Point surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SE (145°)
- Direction range
- 115° - 180°
- Size range
- 1.6m - 5m
- Ideal size
- 3.1m - 4.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (320°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 10°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
3/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Umina Point?
The Umina Point profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.
What wind direction is offshore at Umina Point?
The Umina Point profile uses wind from NW (320°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 270° to 10°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Umina Point?
The Umina Point scoring profile favors swell from SE (115° to 180°), a swell-height range of 1.6m to 5m, and a reference period of 15s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Umina Point?
The main season at Umina Point is Mar-Sep.
How do I get to Umina Point?
The spot profile lists SYD as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 90 minutes.
What kind of wave is Umina Point?
Umina Point is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Sep
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