Surf spot

bellambi point

Forecast conditions and map view for bellambi point in Australia, NSW, Coal Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Coal Coast
Coordinates: -34.3632, 150.9234

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Wave period (s)	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	5.8	4.8	5.8	4.8	5.2	4.5	4.8	4.8	5.2	4.2	4.5	5	5.3	5.1	5.2	5.1	3.9	5.2	6	5.7	6.3	6.3	6.8	7.5	7	6.6	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.5	6.1	6.3	5.8	6	6	6	6.2	5.9	5.7	6.5	6	6	6	6	5.8	6
Wave energy (kJ)	35	30	28	24	20	22	20	29	20	22	14	18	16	17	17	17	14	17	16	14	10	7	6	61	90	76	84	99	91	84	109	114	140	122	114	122	103	116	102	70	63	41	33	42	37	34	31	23	20	19	18	16	14	11	7	7
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	6.1	5.7	6.2	10.7	16.4	2.5	1.1	6.3	7.6	7.2	7.6	12.9	15.7	6.4	6.9	8	12.8	10.9	8.9	11.6	16.1	25.6	21.3	17.2	10.2	16.6	20.6	23.8	24.4	23.3	22.5	16.3	14.2	16	17.9	18.4	10.2	6.8	6.4	6.9	7.3	6.7	2.6	10	7.9	6.4	9	9.2	9.5	10	12.7	8.5	6.5	5.3	8.2
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Bellambi Point is a well-known Coal Coast / South Coast NSW surf break just north of Wollongong, near the suburb of Bellambi. It’s a point-style reef/rock setup that can produce long, fun waves when the swell and direction line up.

Quick description

Type: Point/reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Wave style: Can be clean, rippable, and relatively long compared with beachies nearby
Swell exposure: Best with a southerly to south-southeasterly swell
Wind: Generally likes westerly / offshore winds
Tide: Often works best around mid to higher tide, but it can be tide-sensitive depending on the size and direction of the swell

What it’s like

Bellambi Point can offer mellow, workable walls on smaller days and heavier, more powerful sections when the swell picks up. It’s known for having a distinct takeoff zone and a lined-up face, so positioning matters. When it’s on, it can be a quality local wave with good shape.

Conditions and hazards

Rocky/reef bottom: Be cautious on entry/exit and during lower tide
Crowds/localism: Can get crowded when conditions are good
Marine life: Standard NSW surf hazards apply, including sharks and bluebottles at times
Wave energy: Can be unforgiving on bigger swells, especially for less experienced surfers

Vibe

It’s a local NSW surf spot that tends to be appreciated by surfers who know the area and are comfortable in reef/point conditions. Not usually a beginner-friendly wave, but definitely a rewarding one when it’s working.