Surf spot

pump rock

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

Country: Australia, NSW, South Coast
Coordinates: -34.6543, 150.8614

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Wave period (s)	7.6	7.8	8.2	8.2	8.1	8.3	8.2	8.3	8.3	8.2	8.2	8.3	8.3	6.8	5.5	6.5	4.8	5	5	5	5	5	4.8	4.6	4.9	5	5.1	5.3	5.3	4.5	6.2	6	6.8	7.1	7.8	8.4	8.1	8.3	8.2	8	8	7.9	7.7	7.3	7	6	6.4	6.8	6.8	6.8	7	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.3	6.4
Wave energy (kJ)	102	102	94	103	96	110	99	103	92	78	65	64	61	38	38	41	31	35	34	31	30	25	28	24	29	34	30	33	25	12	16	145	131	131	191	210	183	194	249	332	357	361	371	304	247	148	143	136	123	114	98	84	73	67	60	55
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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Pump Rock is a well-known reef/point-style surf break on the NSW South Coast, Australia, prized for its powerful, hollow waves when the swell lines up properly. It’s the kind of spot that can produce fast, punchy sections and memorable barrels, but it’s also highly conditions-dependent and can be unforgiving.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break, often with a point-like shape depending on the bank and swell direction.
Best in: A solid south to southeast swell, with clean offshore winds.
Wave quality: Can be very good to excellent on the right day, offering speed and shape over the reef.
Personality: Powerful, heavy, and technical rather than soft or forgiving.

Conditions and characteristics

Tide sensitivity: Usually works best around a mid tide, though the exact sweet spot can vary.
Wind: Offshore winds help groom the face; onshore winds can make it messy quickly.
Hazards: Shallow reef, strong surge, and potentially crowded takeoff zones when it’s firing.
Skill level: Generally suited to experienced surfers comfortable with reef breaks and fast takeoffs.

Experience

Pump Rock is often described as a spot that rewards patience and local knowledge. When it’s on, it can light up with clean, running walls and powerful sections. When it’s not, it can be lumpy, raw, and difficult to surf well.

Nearby vibe

Like many South Coast breaks, it’s part of a stretch of coastline known for rugged scenery, cold water, and classic Australian surf conditions. A good day there can feel remote and memorable, especially with offshore winds and a solid groundswell.