Hawks Nest
Edit SpotAbout
fun wave, good for learners
Atmosphere:
laid back and casual.
Additional Info:
other spots accessable by 4x4 including;
North- Gibba (Dark Point)
South- Boulders (opposite side of head land. prone to sharks.)
Location
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turn right off pacific highway down teagardens turn off, travell along main road untill you reach Hawks Nest (other side of bridge). Turn right at 'T' intersection, turn left at round about and follow road straight to the beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Zenith Beach
1.79 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Back Jimmys
3.01 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Boulders
3.25 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |