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Bar Reef

Left-32.9423, 151.7698

Overview

Quality
Normal
Crowd
Crowded
Experience
Intermediate
Bottom
Rocks and sand

About this Spot

Bar Reef is a surf spot located in New South Wales, Australia. This spot is known for its rocky and sandy bottom, which can create challenging conditions for surfers. The waves at Bar Reef break left and are suitable for intermediate surfers. The spot is best surfed at medium to high tide, and it sometimes breaks, offering waves that are less than 50 meters in length. Bar Reef can get crowded, so it’s important to check the surf etiquette when surfing crowded spots. The area is known for its localism, and surfers should be aware of the presence of urchins, rips, undertow, rocks, and occasionally sharks. The reef works well when the sand is right, providing a pretty good surf experience with lots of waves up for grabs. Nearby surf spots include Bar Beach Newcastle, Dixon Park, Pogos, Ladies, and Bombie. When planning your surf session, be sure to check the surf forecast, report, and map to get the best conditions. A webcam can also be helpful to see the current surf conditions. It’s important to check your skills before paddling out to make sure the spot and conditions fit your surfing level. Respect the locals.

Optimal Conditions

Best Swell
SE
Swell Direction
112.5°-157.5°
Best Wind
SW
Wind Direction
202.5°-247.5°
Best Tide
Medium, High (best tide movement: Rising tide)
Best Size
Good from 1.2 meters
Wave Length
< 50m
Frequency
Sometimes break (between 5 and 40)

Location

Coordinates

-32.942350° N, 151.769767° W

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