Surf spot

Kiama East Beach

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

Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -34.6907, 150.8539

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Wave period (s)	8.8	8.8	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.5	5.5	4.8	5	5.1	5	5	5	4.5	4.8	5	5	5.1	5.3	4.8	4.3	5	6	6.4	6.8	7.2	8.3	8.7	8.2	8.7	8.2	6.5	6.2	6.2	6.5	7	6.9	7.1	6.2	5.8	5.5	5.5	6	6	7.3	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.7	7.1	6.2	6	5.9	6	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	94	84	56	49	47	48	45	29	29	36	33	35	31	28	29	32	34	29	23	28	16	13	21	92	118	112	138	183	106	112	123	207	183	179	168	170	163	156	165	82	66	44	43	44	35	56	43	38	31	24	27	19	17	13	11	9
Wind speed (km/h)	7.6	6.2	4.6	8.2	20.3	17.9	9.4	8.6	5.9	5.9	5.2	6.6	20.2	11.3	7.9	9.2	10.5	10.4	9.7	11.6	20.3	20.4	23.3	21.5	13	11.1	18.6	26.9	28.8	27.8	29.6	26.7	20.9	16.8	16.4	16.6	16.6	11	3.4	8.4	7.1	5.2	3.8	7.3	15.4	14.8	9	8	7.3	6.3	5.1	4	10.5	12.5	7.2	8.4
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Kiama East Beach is a small, scenic beachbreak in Kiama, NSW on the South Coast of Australia. It’s known more for its easy access and beautiful setting than for heavy surf.

Surf character

Type: Beachbreak
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, especially on smaller swells
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, longboarders, and bodyboarders on the right day
Wave size: Usually works best around waist- to head-high
Conditions: Can be a bit fickle, with wave quality depending on sandbanks, swell direction, and tide

Best conditions

Swell: Generally likes an east to southeast swell
Wind: Offshore westerly winds are usually best
Tide: Often better on a mid tide, though this can change with the sand
Crowds: Can get busy because it’s in town and easy to access

Hazards / things to know

Beachbreak rips: Like many beaches, watch for stronger currents and rip channels
Inconsistent banks: Sand movement can make the surf change quickly
Crowds and swimmers: It’s a popular local beach, so stay aware of others in the water

Vibe

Kiama East Beach has a relaxed coastal-town feel, with the bonus of cafes, parks, and the Kiama township nearby. It’s a good spot for a casual surf session rather than a high-performance reef or point break.