One mile point

One Mile Point in Newcastle, NSW is a coastal surf break area known for its exposed beach and point-style waves along the Newcastle coastline. It sits in a region with plenty of consistent east and northeast swell exposure, so when the conditions line up it can produce fun, rippable surf.

General description

• Type of surf spot: Beach/point-style break depending on sand and swell direction
• Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
• Exposure: Open to ocean swell, so it can pick up plenty of energy
• Best for: Intermediate surfers when it’s clean and medium-sized; more advanced surfers if it gets larger or more powerful

Wave characteristics

• Can offer clean, workable walls on the right swell
• Shape is often influenced by sand movement, tides, and swell direction
• Likely to be better on offshore winds and during periods of moderate swell
• Can become fast and punchy when the swell increases

Conditions to look for

• Swells from the E/NE often tend to be most productive in this part of NSW
• Winds from the W/SW are typically cleaner
• Mid tide may be a good starting point, though this depends on sandbanks and the exact section

Things to keep in mind

• Like many Newcastle-area breaks, it can be crowded when conditions are good
• Being an open coast spot, it may be affected by shifting sand, rips, and changing banks
• Conditions can vary a lot from one session to the next