Surf spot

Copacabana Point

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

Country: Australia, NSW, Central
Coordinates: -33.4865, 151.4283

Metric
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Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	ENE	ENE	SE	ENE	ENE	SE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	E	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8	10.1	8.4	8	5.3	4.5	7.8	4.8	5.3	8.2	4.8	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.3	5.5	7.1	7	7.5	8.2	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.2	8.6	8	8	8	8.3	7.7	7.4	7.5	7.2	7.1	7	7.2	6.7	6.8	9	6.8	6.8	7.1	8	7.8	7.8	6.8	7.2	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	248	224	208	198	183	178	111	99	46	29	66	24	24	54	25	33	29	25	23	19	12	9	10	6	65	212	299	407	243	208	238	367	403	554	486	486	471	459	438	281	200	131	108	98	75	71	94	49	46	47	82	70	60	27	30	26
Wind speed (km/h)	5.2	3.6	3.6	7.1	17.4	17.3	19.7	7.6	4.6	4.4	3.9	7.6	7.3	12.4	10.3	7.6	5.7	6.1	6	9.7	18.2	15.7	17.7	24.5	19.7	19.8	15.3	22.4	26.3	23.1	24.5	21.7	21.8	16.4	16.8	17.6	18.3	15.5	7.2	5.1	7	5.8	5.9	0.8	11.8	11.6	5.6	4.3	6.3	6.4	6.3	2.3	9.5	10.7	5.6	5.4
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Copacabana Point is a surf spot on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, near the village of Copacabana. It’s a scenic point break that picks up swell wrapping around the headland and can deliver long, clean waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a point/reef-style break with waves peeling along the point.
Best in: East to southeast swells with a west to southwest offshore breeze.
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced, depending on size and tide.
Quality: Can be very fun and orderly when the swell is right, but it’s usually more condition-dependent than a beachbreak.

Conditions and notes

Direction: The point shape helps create more organized waves than nearby open beaches.
Tide: Often best on a mid tide, though this can vary with swell size and sand/reef setup.
Crowds: Can get busy on good days because it’s a known local spot.
Hazards: Watch for rocks, shallow sections, and local current/sweep around the point.

General vibe

Copacabana Point is a classic Central Coast setup: a pretty, exposed coastal point with a scenic backdrop and waves that reward patience and local knowledge. It’s the kind of spot that can feel mellow and cruisy on an average day, but really come alive when a solid swell angles in.