Wamberal Beach
A consistent beach break north of Terrigal that picks up more swell due to its open exposure. Multiple peaks along the beach offer options from mellow walls to punchier closeouts. The northern end features a reef section that can produce quality waves. Recent coastal erosion has changed the sandbars but also created some interesting new banks.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Direction range
- 70° - 170°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 200° - 260°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Access: Street parking along Wamberal Beach. Multiple access points.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Best autumn-winter. Picks up more swell than Terrigal.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Terrigal Haven
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Avoca Point
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Forresters Beach
⚡ Heavy offshore reef • Expert only • 600m paddle-out
MacMasters Point
🔥 Quality right-hander • Needs size to fire • Steep takeoffs near rocks
Norah Head
🔦 Lighthouse reef • South swell magnet • Rewards experience
North Narrabeen
🌊 Sydney's best beachie • Sandbar roulette • Where pros are made