Surf spot

Meroo Headland

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Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -35.4748, 150.3912

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.4	1.1	1.7	1.5	1.5	1.7	1.3	1.4	1.8	1.4	1.7	1.7	2.1	2	1.8	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	9.6	9.4	9.3	9.7	10.1	9.9	9.6	9.3	9.3	9.3	9.4	9.8	9.9	9.8	9.8	4.8	9.6	9.3	9.3	5.3	5.2	5.4	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.8	4.4	4.5	4.7	6.2	6.6	6	6.5	6.7	7	7.8	8.7	8.3	8.7	6.5	8.8	7.4	7	6.9	6.6	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.6	7	7.3	7.7	7.8	7.8	7.8
Wave energy (kJ)	263	249	255	296	321	285	245	196	175	159	158	157	152	136	122	27	96	86	75	23	22	21	18	18	18	20	24	27	22	11	113	205	187	191	283	202	293	452	310	246	422	483	376	295	234	196	179	158	151	152	123	100	91	70	64	53
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	5.9	4.3	5.8	15.5	12.1	6.1	5.4	4.6	6.1	5.9	6.2	6.3	7	6.9	7.4	7.6	7.1	6.6	5.5	11.2	7	5.4	5.9	9.2	6.9	4.3	5.7	8.1	13.9	16.6	14.3	6.4	7.9	7.9	19.7	22.4	19.7	19.4	14.9	6.4	3.8	5.7	10.5	10	9.3	2	6.7	6.4	5.8	4.8	3.3	11.5	12.4	4.4	7.2
Wind direction	NWCross-on	NWOnshore	NWGlassy	ECross	ECross-off	NECross-on	NOnshore	NWOnshore	NWGlassy	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNECross-on	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	SWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SCross-off	SOffshore	SCross-off	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	WSWCross	WSWGlassy	WSWCross	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	NWGlassy	NWCross-on	NWOnshore	WNWCross-on	WNWGlassy	ENEGlassy	ECross-off	ENECross	WGlassy	WCross-on

Meroo Headland on the NSW South Coast is a scenic, fairly exposed headland break set along a rugged stretch of coastline near Ulladulla/Milton. It’s more of a local, semi-remote surf zone than a heavily developed beach break, with waves shaped by the point/headland and nearby reefs.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly a reef/point-style setup with sections that can also behave like a beach break depending on swell and sand.
Best swell: Generally picks up southerly to south-southwest swells best, with some east swell wrap when the angle is right.
Wind: Likes westerly to northwesterly winds offshore; clean conditions can get bumpy quickly with onshore sea breezes.
Wave quality: Can produce clean, peeling walls on the right swell direction, but can also be shifty and powerful when conditions are bigger or misaligned.
Tide: Tidal sensitivity varies by exact takeoff zone, but many sessions are best around mid tide.

Conditions and consistency

Consistency: Not as reliable as a city beachie, but when a proper groundswell lines up it can be very good.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than more famous South Coast spots, though local knowledge matters.
Hazards: Expect rocks, reef, strong rips, and changing sandbanks. It can get serious in larger surf.

Best for

Surfers who are comfortable with less forgiving takeoffs
Intermediate to advanced surfers
People looking for a quieter South Coast session away from the main crowds

Vibe

The area has a classic bush-to-beach South Coast feel: rugged headlands, clear water, and a wild coastline. It’s the kind of place that can feel empty and beautiful when the surf is on, but also demands respect for local conditions.