Chips
New South Wales, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 6.9s
- Wind
- 16 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 3h375-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Sydney local
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Chips is a reef break over mixed in New South Wales, Australia. It's at its best on 1.5–4.5m swells from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E, around low to mid tide. 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
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- N, NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 1.5m – 4.5m
Chips surf FAQ
Is Chips good for beginners?+
Chips is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 1.5–4.5m 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 Chips?+
Different days call for different boards. Chips 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 tide is best for surfing Chips?+
Chips tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Chips?+
Look for 1.5–4.5m of swell from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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