Nambucca Heads
New South Wales, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 8s
- Wind
- 9 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · Low in 2h365-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Sydney local
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Nambucca Heads is a beach break over sand in New South Wales, Australia. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the NE / E / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW, around low 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low
- Best swell direction
- NE, E, SE
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Nambucca Heads surf FAQ
Is Nambucca Heads good for beginners?+
Nambucca Heads is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m 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 Nambucca Heads?+
Different days call for different boards. Nambucca Heads handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Nambucca Heads?+
Nambucca Heads tends to work best around low 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 Nambucca Heads?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m 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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