Shoalhaven Heads
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Not the most consistent place, but when the elements come together, it can ahng with the best of them.
Atmosphere:
Some great local surfers and boogers make it looks simple, but the challenging paddle and tricky sucky conditions and sections are hard to navigate for day trippers.
Additional Info:
On its day it becomes a hectic heavy wave and has caused casualties. Very rippy but has awesome banks thats usually re-appear with a big hit of NE swell. Spits harder than any beachy for miles.
Location
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one turn off the highway pretty much. Surf club right in front of the peaks
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, 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 | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Crookhaven - Eddies
3.30 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
culburra beach
3.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Comerong island
5.26 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |