Pottsville
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This is the hottest break on the whole north coast but not many people know about it. Great waves off the river mouth and the river walls. try the south wall when everywere else is blown out with a summer northerly.
Atmosphere:
Best when there is not much swell or wind about. Open beach without any protection from the elements.
Additional Info:
Number of places to get to the beach. Follow the road over the Creek park about a mile down the road and walk to Black Rock. You can often catch a well shaped beach break near the rocks.
Location
Loading...Access
follow the signs to pottsville along the gold coast highway to pottsville beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Blackrocks
1.94 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Hastings Point
3.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |