Surf spot

Dixon Park

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Country: Australia, NSW, Newcastle
Coordinates: -32.9440, 151.7668

Metric
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Wave period (s)	10.1	10.1	10.2	10.2	10.1	10.2	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.6	5.9	4.3	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	5.5	3.8	5.9	7.7	8.6	7.8	8.2	10.8	9.4	9.8	10.7	9.9	8.4	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.3	7.8	7.2	7.1	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.3	8.9	9.3	9.3	7.4	7.5	8.8	8.6	8.6	8.2	8.2	8.6
Wave energy (kJ)	423	389	363	338	314	280	236	202	181	161	144	128	116	95	36	27	25	26	24	19	14	14	12	7	14	72	249	485	293	199	218	238	446	795	470	635	823	704	701	530	420	284	191	175	172	206	187	175	123	115	147	131	120	86	69	46
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	6.6	6	4.7	10.4	18.6	15.9	8.9	7.7	7	7.1	6.8	4	10.6	10.1	6.9	6.6	8.7	12.9	8.7	16.5	13.8	14.5	23.5	21	20.6	18.9	23.9	26.1	24.4	23.4	21.3	22.5	20.3	13.1	12.6	13.5	13.4	10.1	6.2	7	7.1	10.3	10.1	1.9	11.9	8	5.4	8.5	11	15	13.4	8.4	12.8	8.2	7.9
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Dixon Park, Newcastle, NSW, Australia is a popular urban beach break located just south of Newcastle’s city center, near Bar Beach and Merewether. It’s known for consistent surf, easy access, and a lively local scene.

Surf description

Break type: Mostly a beach break with shifting sandbanks.
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, especially when sandbanks line up; quality varies with swell and sand movement.
Best swell: Works well with east to southeast swells.
Best wind: West to southwest offshore winds generally clean it up.
Skill level: Suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, softer days, but can get fast and powerful when conditions improve.
Crowds: Often busy, especially on weekends and after work due to its central location.
Hazards: Watch for strong rips, changing banks, and crowded peak periods.

Vibe and setting

Dixon Park has a classic Newcastle surf-beach feel—close to cafes, walking paths, and city amenities, with a mix of locals, swimmers, and surfers. It’s convenient and reliable rather than remote or empty.

Quick summary

A consistent, accessible beach break with decent surf on the right swell, best for surfers who don’t mind crowds and want a central Newcastle spot.