Surf spot

Birdie beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Birdie beach in Australia, NSW, Central. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Central
Coordinates: -33.2055, 151.6076

Metric
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Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.2	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.4	5.3	5.7	6.3	7.2	7.9	8.6	9.4	9.9	9.6	9.1	8.9	8.6	8.2	8.2	8.3	8	8	7.8	7.5	7.1	7.1	7.5	7.3	7.6	7.7	8.2	8.5	9.6	9.6	9.6	9.9	9.4	9.3	10	9.7	8.1	8.7	8.7	8.6	8.5	8.4	8.6
Wave energy (kJ)	123	108	94	85	73	62	59	25	24	24	24	21	16	12	13	7	75	142	361	484	435	301	328	451	519	545	655	631	585	536	452	300	214	160	145	134	134	260	232	249	237	245	215	182	153	126	100	87	63	41	44	35	29	23	21	15
Wind speed (km/h)	20.6	13.1	16	14.7	27.5	33.9	32.1	20.3	22.3	11.5	11.5	15.6	23.9	23.7	34.2	52.2	46.8	39.1	40.1	41.5	50.4	50.7	53	47.6	45.4	36.2	38.1	35	31.7	26.8	13.3	8.6	11.2	10.3	9.8	7.5	17	21.1	24.7	10.1	18.3	19.1	21.7	2.3	16.5	15.4	11.8	11.3	6.6	10.2	14.3	13.2	26.3	19.4	15	14
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Birdie Beach is a secluded surf spot on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, near Catherine Hill Bay and the Watagan / Munmorah State Conservation Area. It’s a scenic, relatively uncrowded beach break known for its natural setting, soft sand dunes, and exposed coastline.

Surf characteristics

Type: Beach break
Best on: Solid groundswell with light offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when conditions line up, but it’s often inconsistent
Skill level: Generally better for intermediate surfers, though experienced surfers will enjoy it more on bigger swells
Crowds: Usually less crowded than many nearby Central Coast beaches, which is part of the appeal

Conditions and hazards

The beach is exposed to swell and can pick up energy quickly.
Rips can be strong, especially after bigger surf or when the banks shift.
Sandbanks change often, so the waves can vary a lot from week to week.
It’s a more remote-feeling spot, so check conditions carefully before heading out.

Vibe

Birdie Beach has a quiet, natural feel compared with busier town beaches. It’s popular with surfers who prefer a more relaxed, scenic session and don’t mind a bit of variability.