Surf spot

Potatoe Point

Forecast conditions and map view for Potatoe Point in Australia, NSW, Far South. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Far South
Coordinates: -36.0933, 150.1362

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.9	1	0.9	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	1.3	1.2	1.2	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.6	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	NE	SE	SE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	8.4	8.6	8.3	9.2	8.9	9.3	6.3	4.3	5.5	5.7	4.5	4.8	5.8	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.9	4.3	4.3	4.3	5.5	5.7	5.7	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.6	7	6.8	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.2	7.3	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.3	6	6.6	6.6	6.9	7	7.7	6.8	7	7.3	7.8	7.2	7	7.2	6.8	6.8	6.2
Wave energy (kJ)	130	135	112	125	117	127	59	27	41	41	26	26	28	33	37	34	26	22	22	16	20	34	110	112	114	61	59	66	83	240	288	294	246	291	268	249	228	164	136	128	95	87	61	58	45	42	31	33	36	40	26	18	16	11	9	5
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	4.7	4.6	8.2	13.8	20.6	8	6.9	6.9	6.1	7.1	15.6	19.7	16	9.1	7.2	12.3	7	4.3	5.5	23.9	19.6	9.8	9.4	10.1	13.9	17.1	23.9	24.5	23.1	23.7	15.5	11	10.2	9.4	10.2	15	9	1.5	7.5	6.6	6.5	4.7	8	13.8	11.8	6.5	6.7	6.1	7.3	5.4	6.5	13.2	8.5	3.9	7.4
Wind direction	WCross-on	WNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWOnshore	WCross	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWGlassy	ESECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross	SOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross	SSWGlassy	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	WGlassy	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNWOnshore	WSWCross	WCross	WCross-on	WCross	NECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNWGlassy	WSWCross

Potato Point, NSW (Far South Coast) is a scenic, often quiet surf and beach destination north of Batemans Bay, near the start of the Far South Coast’s more remote stretch. The area is known more for its beautiful headlands, beaches, and laid-back holiday vibe than for heavy, world-class surf, but it can still produce fun waves under the right conditions.

Surf characteristics

Type of wave: Mostly beachbreaks and some reef/point influence depending on the exact stretch of coast
Wave quality: Generally inconsistent but can be clean and enjoyable when swell and sandbanks line up
Best swell direction: Typically benefits from southerly to easterly swells
Wind conditions: Light west to northwest winds are usually best, helping keep the waves clean
Skill level: Often better suited to intermediate surfers, though beginners may find suitable mellow sections on smaller days

Conditions and hazards

Can be exposed to swell and may get larger quickly during south swells
The coastline has rocks, reefs, and shifting sandbanks, so local knowledge helps
Currents can be present at some beachbreaks, especially after bigger surf
Conditions can vary a lot with tide and sand movement

General vibe

Quiet, relaxed, and uncrowded compared with more famous NSW surf towns
Strong nature/beach atmosphere
Good for surfers looking for a low-key coastal stop rather than a highly consistent surf mission

Nearby surf options

If Potato Point isn’t working, surfers often check nearby breaks along the Far South Coast, where conditions can differ a lot from beach to beach.