Angourie Point

Angourie Point (North, NSW, Australia) is a classic right-hand point break on the far north coast of New South Wales, near Yamba. It’s one of Australia’s most iconic waves, known for its long, lined-up walls, quality barrels when conditions cooperate, and a very consistent shape compared with many beach breaks.

Wave type

• Reef/point break
• Right-hand point break
• Best on southeast to east swell
• Works best with light offshore winds from the west/northwest

What it’s like

• Produces long, clean, fast walls
• Can be powerful and hollow at times, especially on bigger swells
• Offers sections for smooth carving, cutbacks, and in stronger pulses, barrels
• Suited more to intermediate to advanced surfers due to the speed, positioning, and local knowledge required

Conditions

• Tends to be best when there is a solid swell and medium-high tide, depending on size and shape
• Too much swell can make it heavy and crowded with energy
• Smaller days may still be surfable, but it often needs a decent pulse to really shine

Crowd and vibe

• Angourie is a well-known, high-quality wave, so it can get crowded
• The local surf culture is strong, and the area has a reputation for being a special, respected surf zone
• Good etiquette matters a lot here

Hazards

• Reef/rocky bottom
• Can be fast and shallow in sections
• Strong surf energy on bigger swells
• Crowds and localism can be a factor

Nearby area

• Located near the Angourie Point Reserve
• Close to other North Coast surf destinations around Yamba and Wooli
• Scenic coastal setting with headlands and bushland nearby