Urunga
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Nice, sucky spot, respect the locals.
Atmosphere:
Clean water, mountain backdrop.
Additional Info:
Exposed to wind, have to surf it early if offshores arent blowing. Usually enough sand to make nice, hollow waves. Can get bonecrunching.
Location
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The town of Urunga is on the Pacific Highway and is accessable by car, bus, train. Go east of the highway to a caravan park and public park on the river. Walk 10 mins along boardwalk, usually breaks on south side of breakwall, sometimes right in middle of the river.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Valla Beach
6.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Southside - Sawtell
9.42 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Nambucca Heads - Breakwater
9.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |