Wamberal Beach
A consistent beach break north of Terrigal that picks up more swell due to its open exposure. Multiple peaks along the beach offer options from mellow walls to punchier closeouts. The northern end features a reef section that can produce quality waves. Recent coastal erosion has changed the sandbars but also created some interesting new banks.
Wamberal Beach surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (115°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 149°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (293°)
- Offshore range
- 254° - 338°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Spring Break (Sep 26 – Oct 11) — expect extra crowds
Access: Street parking along Wamberal Beach. Multiple access points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Wamberal Beach?
The Wamberal Beach profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Wamberal Beach?
The Wamberal Beach profile uses wind from WNW (293°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 254° to 338°. 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 Wamberal Beach?
The Wamberal Beach scoring profile favors swell from ESE (60° to 149°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 11s. 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 Wamberal Beach?
The main season at Wamberal Beach is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Best autumn-winter. Picks up more swell than Terrigal.
How do I get to Wamberal Beach?
The spot profile lists SYD as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 80 minutes. Street parking along Wamberal Beach. Multiple access points.
What kind of wave is Wamberal Beach?
Wamberal Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Best autumn-winter. Picks up more swell than Terrigal.
Getting There
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