Surf spot

Hastings Point

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Country: Australia, NSW, North
Coordinates: -28.3606, 153.5769

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Wave height (m)	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.6	1.2	2	2.2	2.2	1.8	1.2	0.6	1	1.9	2.3	2.3	2.3	2	1.9	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1
Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	ESE	NE	NE	ENE	SE	E	ESE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	7.5	7.6	8	8	8	8.1	8.1	7.8	7.9	7.8	7.9	8.3	8.4	8.4	8.3	8.3	8.1	8.5	8.2	8.6	8.7	8.7	8.5	6.3	6.6	4.1	4.1	6	8.8	7.3	8.5	9.3	8.3	8.4	8.3	9	9.8	9.9	7.8	8.2	7.7	7.7	7.4	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.7	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	274	260	296	284	273	280	269	242	231	206	198	181	159	153	132	120	102	83	62	64	54	47	33	14	18	9	8	13	16	8	45	238	536	679	651	502	267	66	125	500	649	641	579	490	421	348	300	263	237	209	194	179	171	155	132	94
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	5.6	5.9	9.2	11	8.5	3.3	2.7	4.1	5.2	3.7	7.2	10.9	10	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.2	3.6	10.5	13.8	11.9	8.2	6.6	5.5	5.4	11.6	13.8	17	18.6	17.7	17.6	14	10.9	10	8.4	16.7	15.5	11.7	11.5	8.2	6.5	5.9	10.3	8.4	8.9	2.8	4.7	4.5	4.5	2.2	7.4	11.7	10.7	4.9	5.6
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Hastings Point on the north coast of NSW is a scenic, relaxed surf destination known for its consistent beachbreaks and beautiful natural setting.

Spot overview

Location: Hastings Point, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Type of waves: Mostly beachbreak, with conditions shaped by sandbanks and nearby headlands
Best for: Surfers looking for a quieter local vibe, fun beachies, and a mix of mellow and punchier waves depending on swell and tide

Wave character

Can offer fast, hollow sections on the right sandbanks when swell lines up
Also produces softer, more forgiving waves on smaller days
Wave quality depends heavily on sand movement, swell direction, and tide

Conditions and wind

Best swells: Generally benefits from NE to E/SE swell
Winds: Offshore or lighter westerly winds are usually best
Tide: Often better with mid tide, though this can vary with sandbank shape

Crowd and atmosphere

Usually less crowded than the more famous Northern Rivers surf spots
The area has a laid-back, local feel
Good choice if you want a more peaceful session rather than a packed lineup

What to watch out for

Rips and shifting sandbars can make conditions tricky
Like many NSW beachbreaks, it can be powerful and shallow when the banks are good
Always check the local conditions before paddling out

Nearby appeal

Hastings Point is also known for its natural beauty, with estuary, headland, and coastal reserve scenery, making it a nice spot even on smaller surf days.