Surf spot

North Haven

Forecast conditions and map view for North Haven 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: -31.6342, 152.8354

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North Haven, NSW (Mid North Coast) — Surf Spot Description

North Haven is a small coastal town at the mouth of the Camden Haven River, just south of Laurieton on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The surf here is usually small and mellow, with a mix of beach breaks, sheltered corners, and river-mouth-influenced sandbars rather than a heavy, consistent point-style wave.

Wave character

Best for: beginners, improvers, and relaxed longboarding/midsize board sessions
Wave type: mainly sandbar beach break
Shape: can offer clean, peelable waves when sandbanks line up and conditions are right
Power: generally moderate to weak, though it can punch up when swell gets larger
Consistency: can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on sand movement and river mouth currents

Conditions

Works best with a moderate east to southeast swell
Often prefers light offshore west/southwest winds
Protected sections can stay surfable when open beaches are bigger or messy
The nearby river entrance can affect sand movement, currents, and wave quality

Crowd and vibe

Usually a quiet, local, low-key surf spot
More of a small-town, laid-back session than a high-performance hotspot
Can be a good option if nearby exposed beaches are too big or unruly

Hazards / things to watch

Changing sandbars
Rip currents, especially near the river mouth
Boating/river traffic in the inlet area
Can be very small or close out if the banks aren’t set

Overall

North Haven is best described as a laid-back Mid North Coast beach break with occasional clean, fun waves, ideal for longboarding, learners, and easygoing sessions rather than powerful or world-class surf.