Surf spot

Broulee North

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Country: Australia, NSW, Far South
Coordinates: -35.8469, 150.1791

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Wave period (s)	9.1	9.1	10	9.3	9.4	9.5	9.4	8.5	8.7	8.6	5.5	5	5	4.8	4.6	4.6	4.9	4.5	4.5	4.5	5.5	7.7	6.7	6	7	6.7	7.3	7.2	8.1	8	8.1	7.7	7.5	7.6	7.5	7.6	7.3	6.8	6.7	6.2	6	6.5	6.6	7.1	7.9	8	7.5	7.8	7.8	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.1	7	6.9	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	236	231	200	212	199	188	165	117	123	113	42	30	32	33	41	36	32	34	36	29	27	19	181	198	238	156	156	124	183	392	474	546	456	500	471	435	393	313	253	157	105	159	134	109	101	90	75	75	64	57	50	41	27	23	17	14
Wind speed (km/h)	6.4	6.9	4.5	6.3	17.5	21.1	12.5	12.3	10	8.9	9.2	13.7	14	12.4	6.8	7.9	21.3	13.4	7	5.8	28.9	26.4	27.6	9.3	8.6	18.1	22.5	32.2	29.9	31.2	34.2	24.6	13.5	10.6	11.5	14.1	13.5	10.5	2.7	8.9	8.2	7.8	6	7.5	15.9	14.7	7.1	9	7.6	8.2	5.6	4.7	14.6	13.5	10.4	9.4
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Broulee North, NSW (Far South Coast) — Surf Spot Description

Broulee North is a relaxed beach break on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, just north of Broulee village and near the mouth of the Moruya River. It’s known for its beautiful setting, cleaner water than many urban beaches, and generally more laid-back crowds than better-known Sydney or Central Coast spots.

Wave character

Type: Beach break, with occasional shifting peaks
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful when conditions line up, but it’s quite sand-dependent and can change after each swell
Best swell: Usually likes small to medium S/SE swells, with enough size to wrap around but not so much that it becomes too stormy
Wind: Best in light offshore or light variable winds; strong onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Tide: Often works best around mid tide, though specific banks can change seasonally

Conditions and consistency

Broulee North isn’t a super consistent high-performance wave, but it can produce clean, punchy beachbreak sections and long-running rippable peaks when sandbars align. It’s more of a fun local surf than a heavy or world-class point-style wave. After good swell and sand movement, it can offer decent shape for shortboards, funboards, and even beginner-to-intermediate surfers on smaller days.

Crowd and atmosphere

The spot is usually mellow compared with busier surf regions. You’ll often find a friendly local crew, families, and surfers of mixed ability. Because it’s easygoing and scenic, it’s a nice place for casual sessions rather than a highly competitive lineup.

Hazards and things to watch

Shifting sandbars: Peaks and channels can move quickly
Rips: Can be strong after swell or around the river mouth
Shallow banks: Watch for sand close to the surface on lower tides
Marine life: As with much of the NSW coast, stay aware of local marine conditions and any beach safety advisories

Who it suits

Beginners on smaller, softer days
Intermediate surfers looking for fun peaks
Surfers wanting a scenic, uncrowded session
Anyone chasing an easygoing Far South Coast beachbreak

Overall

Broulee North is a scenic, usually low-key beachbreak that can deliver enjoyable waves when sand