Surf spot

Kiddies corner

Forecast conditions and map view for Kiddies corner in Australia, NSW, Sydney North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Sydney North
Coordinates: -33.5993, 151.3290

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.9	1.2	1.3	1.3	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.3	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.1	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E
Wave period (s)	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.6	6.2	4.8	4.4	4.5	4.9	4.5	5.8	6.2	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.3	5.4	6	6.1	6.3	6.8	9.3	9.2	7.8	7.7	7	6.5	6.5	7.8	8.1	8.1	7.8	7.5	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.1	6.3	6.4	7.7	6.3	6.3	6.3	7.1	7.1	7	6.5	6.8	5.4
Wave energy (kJ)	73	64	63	55	54	57	44	35	29	25	24	17	26	28	20	28	23	21	18	16	10	7	6	4	53	100	132	159	145	131	125	133	176	214	182	256	261	247	225	146	117	75	68	52	51	42	52	31	30	27	41	36	31	19	18	10
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	3.9	4.4	5.6	17.4	19.6	20.2	6.8	5.9	5.4	5.4	9.2	9	13.8	9.5	8.6	6.5	6.6	6.3	9.4	21.1	20.8	23.5	27	19.5	19.8	14.8	23.2	28.7	24.9	25.6	22	24	15.6	18.8	19.9	21.5	17.5	8.8	6.8	8.1	7.1	7.5	4.4	14.2	14	6.6	5.6	6.6	7.7	7.9	5.5	7.3	13.7	4.8	4.4
Wind direction	NWCross-on	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNEOnshore	ECross	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWOnshore	ECross	NECross-on	NOnshore	NOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WSWCross	SOffshore	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	WCross	WNWCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWGlassy	ECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	ESECross-off	ECross	NEGlassy	NWGlassy

Kiddies Corner is a small, beginner-friendly surf spot in Sydney’s North Beaches, New South Wales. It’s generally known as a gentle, forgiving wave compared with nearby more exposed breaks, which makes it popular for learners, longboarders, and casual surfers looking for easier conditions.

What it’s like

Wave quality: Usually soft and mellow rather than powerful
Best for: Beginners, surf schools, longboards, and small-wave practice
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good because it’s a convenient local learn-to-surf spot
Vibe: Relaxed, local, and family-friendly

Conditions

Works best on smaller swell and clean offshore winds
Because it’s sheltered, it often handles less-than-perfect conditions better than more exposed beaches
In larger swell, it may become less suitable for beginners due to stronger currents or messy surf

Things to know

It’s the kind of spot where conditions can change quickly with tides, swell direction, and wind
Always check local reports, tide times, and surf forecasts before heading out
Be aware of swimmers, rocks, and local hazards depending on the exact setup of the beach or corner