Surf spot

Sharkies

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

Country: Australia, NSW, Coal Coast
Coordinates: -34.2965, 150.9428

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.5	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	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)	7.5	7.8	8	8.2	8.3	8.7	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.7	10.4	10.4	8.8	8.4	4.7	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.3	4.8	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	5	5	4.8	4.8	5	5.6	6.1	6.5	6.7	6.8	7.3	7.3	6.8	7.5	6.7	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.4
Wave energy (kJ)	59	62	66	69	68	74	71	67	67	62	54	50	52	47	22	31	27	24	22	19	23	22	18	23	20	19	18	14	11	7	5	106	114	143	147	144	137	156	216	211	204	175	147	122	110	102	93	82	78	70	61	50	40	35	31	28
Wind speed (km/h)	4.8	4.3	4.6	7.2	10.7	16.8	9.5	6.4	6.8	6.6	5.9	8.7	14	15.6	9.1	6.3	6.2	7.4	7.4	10.9	5.6	8.5	7.5	8	10.2	15.5	8.7	10	11.1	11.6	26.3	24	17.8	20.3	19.4	22	27.9	24.5	19.9	19	17.9	15	12.8	18	19	17.2	8.4	7.6	6.4	6.2	5.2	6.5	9.6	17.4	7.3	6.9
Wind direction	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NOffshore	NECross-off	NECross-off	NOffshore	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NOffshore	NECross-off	NECross-off	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	ENECross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	WCross	WCross	WCross	SWCross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	WCross	WNWCross-off	WCross	NWCross-off	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NOffshore	NWCross-off

Sharkies on the NSW Coal Coast is a relaxed, local-favorite surf spot with a more low-key feel than some of the better-known breaks nearby. It’s typically a small beachy/point-style wave depending on sand movement and swell direction, and it can offer fun, clean surf when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a beachbreak with shifting peaks
Best on: East to southeast swells with light westerly/offshore winds
Skill level: Generally best for intermediate surfers, though smaller days can be suitable for learners
Crowds: Often less crowded than more famous nearby breaks, but local etiquette still matters
Conditions: Can be punchy and rippy when the swell picks up, so it’s worth checking the current and beach setup

Vibe

Sharkies has that classic South Coast NSW feel: natural, rugged, and a bit under-the-radar. It’s the kind of place where timing matters more than hype—when it’s on, it can produce playful, quality waves without the heavy lineup pressure.