Saltwater Point
New South Wales, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 6.5s
- Wind
- 4 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 4h095-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Sydney local
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Saltwater Point is a reef break over mixed in New South Wales, Australia. It's at its best on 1.5–4.5m swells from the E / SE / S with light offshore winds from the W / NW / N. 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
- E, SE, S
- Best wind direction
- W, NW, N
- Ideal wave size
- 1.5m – 4.5m
Saltwater Point surf FAQ
Is Saltwater Point good for beginners?+
Saltwater Point 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 Saltwater Point?+
Different days call for different boards. Saltwater 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 Saltwater Point?+
Look for 1.5–4.5m of swell from the E / SE / S with light offshore winds from the W / NW / N. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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