Black Head Point
New South Wales, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.1m
- Period
- 8.1s
- Wind
- 10 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 1h465-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Sydney local
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Black Head Point is a reef break over mixed in New South Wales, Australia. It's at its best on 2.1–6.300000000000001m swells from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE, E, SE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 2.1m – 6.300000000000001m
Black Head Point surf FAQ
Is Black Head Point good for beginners?+
Black Head Point is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 2.1–6.300000000000001m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Black Head Point?+
Different days call for different boards. Black Head Point can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Black Head Point?+
Look for 2.1–6.300000000000001m of swell from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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