Surf spot

North Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for North Beach in Australia, NSW, Banana Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Banana Coast
Coordinates: -30.2883, 153.1407

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.7	0.9	0.9	1.5	1.8	2	2.1	2	2	2	1.9	2	1.7	2.3	2.3	2.1	2	1.9	1.7	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	8.7	8.8	8.9	9.3	9.1	9.2	8.8	8.7	8.8	8.8	8.8	9.1	9	9.1	9.1	9.1	9.1	9.1	8.3	8.3	8.3	5	3.7	4	4.2	4.7	5.3	7	7.9	8.1	8.3	8.3	8.2	8.2	8.1	8.2	8.3	8.3	8.7	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.2	7.3	7.3	7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.5	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	314	309	293	275	260	241	223	208	192	169	149	139	120	106	96	81	68	56	43	37	32	11	11	18	16	12	26	72	101	276	461	555	582	542	525	517	502	569	458	562	559	479	415	364	320	181	164	166	152	154	137	118	105	97	79	68
Wind speed (km/h)	5.2	4.3	3.3	6.8	11.9	11.1	5.9	7.1	6.6	7.2	6.4	9.7	12	12.8	7.3	7.6	7.6	7	6.2	6.4	9.1	10	5.3	4.1	11.6	18.4	15.9	17.1	17.6	22.4	21.4	13.9	15	14.1	14.6	16.5	16.2	15.6	12.4	7.9	5.4	4.7	3.1	9.1	13.3	7.9	3.9	6.6	5.9	5.4	2.3	6.5	9.6	9.2	5.6	7.2
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North Beach, Banana Coast, NSW (Australia) is a relaxed, scenic coastal surf spot on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. It’s generally known for being a beach break with a more laid-back feel than many of the more famous NSW point breaks, making it appealing for surfers who want a less crowded session.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beach break waves, often offering peaks that shift with sand movement.
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner days; more experienced surfers when conditions get bigger or more powerful.
Crowds: Usually lighter than major surf destinations, though local conditions and holiday periods can change that.
Setting: Natural coastline with a classic NSW surf beach feel—open beach, headlands nearby, and a casual regional atmosphere.

Conditions

Swell: Responds well to east and southeast swells, depending on beach orientation and sandbanks.
Wind: Offshore conditions are typically best, while strong onshore winds can make it messy.
Tides: Often tide-sensitive, as many beach breaks are; the best tide can vary with sandbar shape and swell size.

Hazards / considerations

Rips can be present, especially after larger swells or around changing sandbanks.
Because it’s a beach break, conditions can vary a lot from day to day.
It’s worth checking local reports, flags, and lifeguard advice before surfing.

Overall vibe

North Beach in the Banana Coast area is the kind of place that offers easy-going surf, natural scenery, and flexible conditions rather than world-class consistency. It’s a good spot for a casual surf if the banks are working.