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)	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	0.9	0.9	1	1.4	1.1	1.6	1.8	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	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	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	7.5	7.8	7.7	7.8	7.7	9.6	9.6	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.2	7.3	7.6	6.8	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	6.2	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.2	5.7	5.8	5.8	6.2	7	8.8	9.3	9.1	7.5	8	7	6.7	8.2	8.1	8.2	8	7.4	7	7	5.8	6	6	5.8	6.8	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	88	82	80	81	87	135	129	77	71	61	64	54	52	57	47	30	30	26	21	19	31	14	20	32	28	26	23	18	12	9	6	7	95	92	109	125	115	127	151	218	153	238	274	323	250	231	182	152	130	121	77	60	50	34	46	46
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	6.3	5.5	5.4	18.8	19.5	16.8	6.8	4.8	5	4.1	7.1	18.4	20	20.4	5.6	5.1	5.1	5.7	8.8	3.1	15.2	9	8.6	6.3	6.9	7.2	12.1	20.4	20.5	15.2	26.3	28.2	22.1	22	24.8	28.8	28.9	29.2	27.8	27.2	22	18.1	12.2	12.1	16.6	7.4	7	7.7	7.4	6.7	7	11.2	16.2	6	1.3
Wind direction	WCross	WNWCross	WNWCross-on	NECross-on	ECross	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NNWOnshore	NWGlassy	NECross-on	ECross	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWOnshore	NEGlassy	ECross	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	WNWCross-on	WCross	WCross	SSWCross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	WSWCross	WCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWOnshore	ECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	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