Surf spot

Corindi Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Corindi Beach in Australia, NSW, Mid North Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Mid North Coast
Coordinates: -30.0311, 153.1961

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Corindi Beach, NSW (Mid North Coast)

Corindi Beach is a quiet, exposed stretch of sand on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, north of Coffs Harbour. It’s a classic open beachbreak with shifting sandbanks, offering a simple, uncrowded surf when the conditions line up.

Surf character

Type: Beachbreak
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy on the right swell, but is generally inconsistent and sandbank-dependent
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though beginners can find softer waves on smaller days
Crowds: Usually light compared with more well-known nearby breaks
Vibe: Relaxed, local, and low-key

Conditions

Swell exposure: Open to the ocean, so it picks up plenty of swell
Wind: Handles light offshore winds best; onshore winds can quickly make it messy
Tide: Often works best around mid tide, but this depends heavily on the sandbanks
Consistency: Fairly inconsistent, as the quality changes with sand movement

What to expect

Fast, shifting peaks that can offer short, fun rides
Occasional reform sections and closeouts when the banks aren’t cooperating
Best surf after a period of swell has shaped the sand into decent bars

Nearby feel

Corindi Beach has a more remote, beach-town atmosphere than many of the busier surf spots on the NSW coast. It’s a good option if you want a quieter session and don’t mind a bit of variability.