Surf spot

Cowries

Forecast conditions and map view for Cowries in Australia, NSW, South Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -34.5778, 150.8759

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.8	1.6	1.2	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	S
Wave period (s)	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.4	8.1	8.2	8.2	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.4	8.4	8.6	8.5	4.5	4.8	5	5	5	6	5.5	4.5	4.9	5.2	5	5	5.2	5	4.8	6.3	5.7	7.2	7.5	7.7	8	8	7.8	8	7.8	7.7	7.5	7.4	7.3	7	7.2	7	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	81	84	87	78	83	90	86	84	85	75	72	66	62	64	56	21	32	35	34	32	39	39	37	34	34	26	20	23	16	11	49	158	144	211	200	170	170	196	277	300	267	236	185	153	129	128	120	108	94	64	55	47	39	35	28	32
Wind speed (km/h)	6.2	6.3	5	8.7	13.7	13.5	5.9	7.1	6.7	6.6	5.6	10	16.4	14.3	5.4	5.7	6.2	6.1	6.6	4.3	6.6	8.2	5.9	7.9	8.3	7.6	7.6	6.1	13.9	7.6	15.3	22.7	13.8	15	15	16.5	21	20.6	16.1	17.9	13.8	11	9.6	12	16.5	12.5	7.2	8.3	7.2	7.2	5.6	10.7	14.2	11.4	6.2	7.6
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Cowries, NSW South Coast (Australia) is a laid-back South Coast reef/point-style surf spot that’s best known as a powerful, quality wave when conditions line up. It’s one of those places that can look mellow from the beach but produce a fast, hollow, or punchy wave on the right swell.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a reef/point setup with a defined takeoff and a shaped wall
Best on: Solid groundswells, especially from the south to southeast
Wind: Cleanest with light offshore or very light winds
Skill level: Generally better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when it’s bigger or more hollow

Conditions

Swell: Needs enough size to wrap in properly; too small and it can be weak or inconsistent
Tide: Tide can make a big difference to shape and safety, depending on the exact bank/reef exposure
Crowds: Can be a local favorite, so expect other surfers when it’s good

Hazards

Shallow reef/rocky sections
Strong rips or unpredictable currents on bigger days
Can get dangerous fast when the swell jumps or the tide is wrong

Vibe

The South Coast in general has a quieter, more natural feel than many city breaks, and Cowries fits that vibe: scenic, exposed, and often best with a bit of patience and local knowledge.