Surf spot

Diamond Head

Forecast conditions and map view for Diamond Head 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: -31.7166, 152.7964

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Wave height (m)	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	1	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.8	1.8	1.9	1.9	2	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SE	S	S	S	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.4	7.2	7	5.7	4	4.8	4.1	4.1	4.1	3.9	3.9	4.1	4.5	5.8	5.8	7.2	8.3	8.5	8.3	8.1	8	8	8	8.2	8.3	8.3	8.1	8.1	8.1	8.2	8	8	7.7	7.4	7.3	7.9	7.3	8.1	8.2	8.9	8.9	8.4	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.7	7.6	8.1	8	7.9	7.8
Wave energy (kJ)	190	154	132	119	102	60	52	33	17	22	16	15	13	10	11	11	8	63	137	240	290	389	466	420	437	472	492	496	461	441	420	383	340	253	265	248	213	158	139	115	85	106	94	97	83	62	54	44	36	30	25	20	21	18	14	13
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	9.9	10.5	13	18.9	19.7	14.1	12.6	10.8	10.5	10.8	8.9	13.9	6.9	3.5	21.3	27.4	26.2	23.3	25.6	27.6	26.7	26.4	24.3	24.6	24.7	17.9	19.4	18.4	19	13.8	9	7.6	7	4.3	6.5	10.3	10.4	8.3	9.3	7.2	3.6	2.8	5.5	9.7	6.5	6	5.1	4.3	2.9	2.8	8.9	18	15.1	8.6	7.5
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Diamond Head on the NSW Mid North Coast is a scenic, reef- and headland-affected surf spot known for its punchy waves and beautiful setting. It sits within Crowdy Bay National Park near Crowdy Head, with surf breaking along a section of coastline shaped by the headland and offshore reefs.

What it’s like

Type of wave: Mostly a beachbreak/point-style setup influenced by nearby reef and sand movement
Best swell: Usually performs best with a solid S to SE swell
Wind: W to NW winds are generally cleaner offshore conditions
Wave quality: Can offer fast, hollow sections and some more manageable, reforming waves depending on sand and swell direction
Crowd factor: Can get busy when it’s on, but it’s not usually as crowded as major metro spots

Conditions

Tide: Often best around mid tide, though this can vary a lot with sandbanks and swell size
Hazards: Strong currents, rocks/reef, and shifting sandbanks can make it tricky
Skill level: Better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when surf is bigger or more powerful

Vibe and setting

Diamond Head is famous not just for the surf but also for its natural bushland backdrop, national park scenery, and relaxed coastal feel. It’s one of those spots where a good surf session comes with a great view.