Where can I surf in Newcastle?

Head for Newcastle Beach, the city’s premier town beach, when there’s a Nor’easter or Nobbys Beach when there’s a southerly. Offshore reefs tempt skilled surfers while Dixon Park and The Cliff offer good beach breaks. Merewether Beach is one of Australia’s National Surfing Reserves (a register of iconic surfing spots).

Is Port Macquarie good for surfing?

The Port Macquarie region is a surfer’s delight with the best surfing spots at Town, Flynns, Lighthouse, Rainbow and North Haven beaches. The Breakwall at Town Beach works best with swell from the south through to the north-east.

Does Newcastle have a beach?

Northumberland’s Newbiggin-by-the-Sea lies just 30 minutes’ drive north of Newcastle’s city centre, offering the quintessential British seaside town experience. Newbiggin’s sweeping bay is blessed with a fantastic sandy beach, making it a popular spot with locals and visitors alike when the sun is shining.

What beaches are in Newcastle?

14 Newcastle Beaches You Will Love

  • Nobbys Beach.
  • Newcastle Ocean Baths.
  • Newcastle Beach.
  • Bogey Hole, Newcastle NSW.
  • Susan Gilmore Beach.
  • Bar Beach.
  • Merewether Beach.
  • Burwood Beach / Glenrock Lagoon Beach.

How many beaches does Port Macquarie have?

17 beaches
With 17 beaches in the region you are bound to find one that is just right for you! Whether you’re looking for the ideal spot for a leisurely family BBQ picnic, a dog friendly stretch of sand, somewhere to take your 4WD onto the sand, or an opportunity to learn how to surf – a day at the beach is just what you need.

Where do I get Crescent Head Surf?

Nearby Spots

  • Killick Beach. 1.4 miles – N.
  • Goolawah Beach. 2.1 miles – S.
  • Hat Head. 10.5 miles – N.
  • North Shore Beach. 12.6 miles – S.
  • Oxley Beach. 17.2 miles – S.
  • Rocky Beach. 17.4 miles – S.
  • Flynns Beach. 17.9 miles – S.

How close is Newcastle to the sea?