Surf spot

Bannister Head Suck Rock

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Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -35.3212, 150.4846

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.7	1	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.3	1.2	1.5	1.7	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.2	1.4	1.3	1.2	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	9.8	8.7	8.5	8.4	12.8	10.1	10.6	9.7	9.6	9.3	9.2	5.3	5.3	4.4	4.5	4.8	4.9	5	5.2	4.5	4.5	5.5	5.8	5.8	6.5	6.9	6.2	6.8	7.8	7.5	7.7	7.3	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.7	7.5	7.3	5.9	7.5	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	6.5	6.7	6.8	7	7	7	7.8	6.8	6.6	6.6	6.6	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	202	132	122	111	161	186	137	139	117	100	88	25	24	22	23	20	20	21	20	17	17	15	130	162	190	203	132	144	289	337	367	393	374	356	345	335	303	273	97	217	183	157	111	84	49	52	49	43	38	33	33	25	20	17	15	12
Wind speed (km/h)	5.1	5.9	5.4	4.9	5	6.4	9.4	8.9	7.1	5.9	5	11.5	7.8	11.6	8.2	6.7	7.6	7.5	5.8	7.6	18.1	20	21.2	9.8	9.5	10.9	14	25.2	23.1	26	27.3	19.2	15.9	11.8	8.2	14.1	12.9	9.9	4.5	6.1	6.2	6.7	4.7	4.7	14.8	11.2	10.5	8.3	6.8	6.8	6.8	3.8	2.9	7.1	9.2	7.6
Wind direction	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NNEOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SOffshore	SECross-off	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	WNWGlassy	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWGlassy	EGlassy	ESECross	NECross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross	WCross	WCross	WNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	ESEGlassy	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on

Bannister Head Suck Rock is a South Coast NSW surf spot that tends to be a heavy, reef/point-style wave rather than an easy beachbreak. It’s generally regarded as a more serious, localised break that can offer quality waves when the swell, wind, and tide line up.

General character

Wave type: Reefy/rocky surf with a fast, punchy takeoff
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Shape: Can produce a hollow, steeper face with sections that hold power
Crowd factor: Often quieter than major named breaks, but conditions and local knowledge matter

Conditions it likes

Swell: Typically responds best to solid groundswell, especially when there’s a bit of size
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal
Tide: Often tide-sensitive; the exact sweet spot can vary a lot with swell direction and size
Swell direction: Exposed South Coast reefs usually prefer swell angles that wrap in cleanly without too much straight-on closeout energy

Hazards / things to know

Rocks and reef: Expect a shallow, uneven bottom
Powerful waves: Can be heavy and unforgiving at larger sizes
Local conditions: Access, exact takeoff zone, and safety can change quickly with sand movement and swell

Overall vibe

Bannister Head Suck Rock is the kind of spot that’s more about quality than consistency—the sort of wave that can light up on the right day and deliver a memorable, powerful ride, but isn’t really a beginner-friendly or casual beach day wave.