Surf spot

Kiama Pools

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

Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -34.6694, 150.8619

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	1.3	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	8.2	8.3	8.7	8.7	8.7	8.7	8.6	8.7	8.7	8.6	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.3	6.3	4.8	4.8	5	5.2	5	5	5.1	4.6	4.6	4.8	5	5.1	5.3	5.3	4.7	5.5	5.7	6.4	6.7	7.1	8.5	8.6	9.1	8.4	7.3	8.3	8.2	8	7.5	7.5	6.5	6.8	7	7	7	7.3	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	109	105	96	107	106	112	104	102	91	77	47	45	46	44	48	24	31	36	34	35	33	27	28	26	30	35	30	35	28	16	18	110	92	97	131	181	125	133	126	224	315	303	312	257	211	134	122	123	110	89	73	72	59	59	54	47
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	6.2	5	9.3	14.7	13.8	6.5	7.1	6.9	6.1	5.4	9.9	16.6	12.2	4.7	4.7	5.8	6.6	6	3.5	7.9	4.7	5.7	6.8	8.3	8.9	8.1	9.4	18.7	13.7	14.6	17.9	11.2	14	14.3	19.2	22.6	20.2	19.4	17.2	14.8	11.5	10	13.5	14.4	11.4	5.4	8	7.2	7	5	5.4	13.5	10.1	5.9	7.6
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Kiama Pools is a scenic, mostly rockpool and coastal bathing spot on the NSW South Coast near Kiama, rather than a classic open-ocean surf break. It’s better known for its natural ocean pools, clear water, and dramatic basalt coastline than for consistent surfing.

Spot description

Location: Kiama, South Coast NSW, Australia
Type: Coastal rock pools / ocean pools
Wave character: Usually small, short-period wash around the rock shelves rather than a proper peelable surf wave
Best for: Swimming, floating, photography, scenic coastal walks, and safe ocean bathing in calmer conditions
Not ideal for: Beginners wanting a forgiving surf wave, or any surfing in larger seas due to rocks and limited takeoff zones

Conditions

Can be pleasant and sheltered when the ocean is calm.
During larger swells, water can surge powerfully over the rocks, making it hazardous.
The area is influenced by the open South Coast swell, so conditions can change quickly with tides and weather.

Hazards

Slippery rocks
Strong surge and wash-over
Shallow rock ledges
No real room for surfing maneuvers
Watch for set waves and avoid standing too close to the edge during swell

Overall vibe

Kiama Pools is best thought of as a beautiful coastal swimming stop with occasional small, playful water movement—not a true surf break. If you’re looking for actual surfing nearby, Kiama has better-known beach breaks and point-style options along the coast.