Surf spot

Caves point

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Country: Australia, NSW, Newcastle
Coordinates: -33.1123, 151.6475

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.8	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.4	1.6	2.3	2.4	2.1	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	SE
Wave period (s)	8.9	9.2	9.6	9.4	8.7	9.6	9.8	10	9.9	9.8	9.9	9.8	9.8	10.1	10.2	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.2	10	9.9	8.1	7	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.6	4.5	5	5.2	5.5	6.5	6.5	7.3	8.1	8.7	8.5	9.8	9.7	9.5	8.3	8	8.1	8.1	7.7	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7	6.8	6.5	8.4	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	246	228	223	230	218	302	292	278	248	210	196	186	171	151	140	89	81	71	59	82	71	44	36	20	21	20	18	13	10	9	8	6	54	206	240	307	181	201	230	386	462	751	725	582	478	446	388	308	266	221	159	117	88	65	91	76
Wind speed (km/h)	3.5	6.2	3.1	2.6	15.6	16.2	15	9.7	5.4	6.2	6	7.9	15.5	22.4	18.1	8.2	8.6	7.3	8.8	10.2	10.8	11.2	6.6	9	7.9	8.1	6.9	10.7	15.1	16.3	17.4	29.2	31.4	31.4	25.9	29.6	32.9	33.2	32.6	31	28.1	25.2	19.8	18.4	19.9	15.8	13.1	8.5	7.3	5.7	6.4	8.1	8.4	14.5	13.3	5.4
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Caves Point, Newcastle, NSW is a scenic point break/reef-fringed surf spot on the Newcastle coastline, known more for its setting and quality waves than for being a super-consistent beginner beach break.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a point/reef-style break with waves wrapping around the point.
Best with: A swell from the right direction and moderate to light winds.
Wave quality: Can offer clean, peeling waves when conditions line up, often more organized than nearby open beaches.
Skill level: Generally better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when it gets bigger or the takeoff is shallow/technical.

Conditions and character

Because it’s near a headland/caves area, the spot can have a more exposed, coastal feel and may be affected by wind, tide, and swell angle.
At the right size, it can produce longer rides and faster sections.
At larger swells, it can get powerful and heavy, so local knowledge helps.

Local vibe

Newcastle surf culture is strong, so expect a busy lineup when conditions are good.
Respect for locals and awareness of crowds is important.

Access / setting

The area is known for its rocky coastline and dramatic scenery, making it a great place to surf or just watch the waves.