Surf spot

Minis

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

Country: Australia, NSW, Central
Coordinates: -33.2884, 151.5719

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.3	0.6	1.6	1.6	1.8	1.3	1.1	1.1	1.4	1.5	2.1	1.6	1.8	1.9	2.1	2.1	1.9	1.6	1.4	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	S	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	10.2	10.2	10.2	10.2	10.2	10.2	8.2	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.3	8	7.3	4.4	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.2	3.8	5.2	7.4	7.3	7.9	8.4	9.3	9.7	9.7	9.6	9.7	8.4	9.3	8.8	8.9	8.3	7.8	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.7	8.3	8.2	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.5	7.5	8	7.5	7.4	7.8	7.8	7.8
Wave energy (kJ)	348	317	290	280	261	234	134	120	98	90	77	68	58	56	61	33	29	27	26	20	14	10	11	6	34	259	312	483	295	219	236	358	435	654	448	508	572	596	533	412	299	230	142	165	179	145	137	123	115	109	108	92	70	70	60	53
Wind speed (km/h)	3.7	3.5	3.3	6.6	14.6	14.8	14.8	4.7	4.3	4.1	3.3	7.6	5.1	10.9	5.4	4.7	5.2	5.7	4.4	6.9	15.5	12.7	10.1	16.6	13.6	13.1	9.4	17.5	20.2	16.5	16.6	14.5	14.2	10.9	11.5	9.7	9.9	12.3	3.6	5.6	6.1	5.4	5.2	3.6	9.1	10.5	4.3	3.2	5.8	6.2	6.3	5.1	7.1	8.6	3.6	5.6
Wind direction	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	NCross	SECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NGlassy	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	WGlassy	SCross	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SCross	SWGlassy	WNWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWGlassy	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEGlassy	WGlassy	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWCross-off	ESEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEGlassy	WSWOffshore

Minis, Central Coast NSW, Australia is a small, lesser-known surf spot on the New South Wales Central Coast, usually appreciated as a more low-key alternative to the better-known breaks nearby.

General vibe

Type: Reef/point-style wave setup depending on the exact section of coast and conditions
Crowds: Typically lighter than major nearby breaks, though it can still attract locals when conditions line up
Best for: Surfers with some experience who can handle a bit of variety in wave shape and conditions

Wave characteristics

Can offer short, punchy waves with decent shape on the right swell direction
Often works best with a solid groundswell and favorable wind
May be affected by the bathymetry and coastal exposure, meaning the quality can change quickly with tide and swell size
Like many NSW Central Coast spots, it can be fast, sectional, and occasionally hollow when conditions are good

Conditions to watch

Swell direction and size are key
Wind matters a lot; offshore or light wind usually improves shape
Tide can make a big difference, with some tides helping open the wave up while others make it too shallow or too weak
As with many local breaks, banks/reef exposure and current can influence safety and consistency

Overall

Minis is the kind of spot that’s often worth checking when the forecast looks right: not necessarily a headline break, but potentially a fun, quality wave if you time it well.