Surf spot

Spoon Bay - Centres

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Country: Australia, NSW, Central
Coordinates: -33.4238, 151.4567

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.3	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.5	1	0.9	1	1.7	1.4	2	2.3	2.2	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.2	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.9	1
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	ENE	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
Wave period (s)	9.1	9.6	9.6	9.7	9.6	9.8	9.8	9.9	9.8	9.6	9.7	9.6	9.6	9.9	8.7	8	5	4.5	5	4.9	8.2	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.3	5.2	6.5	6.9	7.2	8.7	8.8	10.4	9.6	9.3	9.8	8.6	8.1	7.9	7.8	7.8	7.5	7.1	6.7	6.7	6.8	7	7	6.7	8.6	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	252	240	240	253	302	331	305	276	250	199	188	177	163	160	112	93	41	30	30	25	61	20	24	43	34	33	27	22	14	10	8	6	183	214	265	337	163	183	199	506	362	608	710	604	467	452	361	285	241	224	131	130	109	73	108	108
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	5.8	4.9	6.4	15	15.3	15.3	8.3	4.3	4.7	4	9.4	17.9	16.9	19.5	7.3	4.1	4.3	5	8	6.4	9.3	8.1	8.4	6.2	5.9	5.5	10.6	17.1	15.3	13	23.1	25.7	21.9	21.4	22.9	28.4	28.1	27.9	26.3	25.3	22.9	14	12.4	10.9	14.8	6.5	5.8	6.6	6.6	5.1	5.1	9.8	13.1	6.5	2.9
Wind direction	WOffshore	WOffshore	WNWGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NCross-on	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NCross-on	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNWCross	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	SECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWCross	WOffshore	WOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSECross	SSECross	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NCross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	WGlassy

Spoon Bay – Centres, NSW Central, Australia is a scenic Central Coast surf spot known for its relaxed beach-break setup and generally manageable waves. It’s a spot that can work well when nearby beaches are too big or messy, offering a more sheltered feel depending on swell direction and sand conditions.

What it’s like

Type: Beach break
Vibe: Often quieter than the busier main surf beaches, with a local feel
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though it can be suitable for beginners on smaller days
Wave quality: Can produce fun, clean peaks, but conditions depend heavily on sandbanks and swell angle

Conditions

Swells: Usually responds best to moderate south to southeast swell
Wind: Offshore or light winds help it clean up
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive, with certain sandbanks working better at mid tide
Crowds: Typically less crowded than major nearby surf beaches, but this can vary on good days

Hazards / watch-outs

Shifting sandbanks can make waves inconsistent
Strong rips may appear after bigger swell events
Rocks or reefy sections may be present nearby depending on exact location and beach shape

Overall

Spoon Bay – Centres is the kind of spot that can surprise you with quality on the right day. It’s best approached with local knowledge, an eye on the sand, and a check of the wind and swell before paddling out.