Surf spot

The Bend

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

Country: Australia, NSW, Central
Coordinates: -33.4431, 151.4463

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	1.5	1.3	1.9	1.8	1.2	1	1.7	1.9	2.1	2.2	2	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.9
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE
Wave period (s)	8.6	9.2	9.5	9.7	10	9.8	9.6	9.8	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8	10.1	8.4	4.9	4.9	4.6	5	5.5	8.2	8.2	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.7	7.1	6.5	7.5	7.9	8.3	9.2	9.8	8.4	8.6	8.2	7.7	7.6	7.5	7.3	7.1	6.9	6.8	6.9	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.1	6.7	8.2	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	206	203	226	245	251	252	240	235	220	208	190	183	179	171	111	41	39	31	30	31	58	58	19	26	26	21	18	14	10	8	6	18	183	193	441	446	257	184	413	545	575	553	471	381	320	271	232	203	192	183	146	127	89	70	69	80
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	6.1	4.7	5.8	13.8	14.5	13	8.7	5.1	5.2	4.3	7.6	16.9	18.1	19.4	8.3	4.9	4.4	4.9	8.6	10.1	8.4	8.2	8.4	6.5	5.4	5.6	8.3	18.7	12.8	9.4	24.5	25.3	20.2	23.3	24.7	27.9	26.1	24.5	23	23.3	18.2	15.3	17.3	21.2	16.3	10.8	6.4	6.1	6.8	6.2	3.2	15.1	14.5	12.4	8.3
Wind direction	WCross-off	WCross-off	WGlassy	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NCross-on	NCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NCross-on	NNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NCross-on	NNWCross-on	WCross-off	WSWCross-off	SCross-off	SECross	SECross	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SCross-off	SCross-off	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SWOffshore	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	ESEGlassy	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NCross-on

The Bend, Central Coast NSW, Australia is a reliable surf break best known for its point/reef-style wave shape and often cleaner, more organized peelers than many nearby beach breaks. It’s a spot that can deliver longer rides with shape, especially when the swell and wind line up well.

What it’s like

Wave type: Point/reef-style break with a defined takeoff and a wrapping face
Best conditions: Typically works best with S to SE swell and offshore westerly winds
Wave quality: Can be fun and pretty user-friendly on smaller days, but can get powerful and fast when size builds
Crowd: Can attract locals and experienced surfers when it’s working well

Good for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Longboarders or fish/alternative boards on smaller, softer days
Surfers looking for a more shaped, less random wave than a beachie

Things to watch

Can have rocks, current, and shallow sections
Tides and swell direction matter a lot
Not ideal for beginners unless conditions are very small and mellow

Vibe

A classic Central Coast-style surf spot: scenic, punchy, and more rewarding when you know the conditions. It’s the kind of break that can feel ordinary one day and excellent the next.