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Surf GuideNew South Wales
Cowrie Hole
Cowrie Hole is Newcastle East reef break on the ocean baths rock platform, a serious right-hand wave with a strong local following and a hazard-heavy feel when it gets size. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cowrie Hole in New South Wales.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Mid tide is the best window, but the reef can still break through on higher water around 4ft+.
Access is from the Newcastle East ocean baths rock platform.
Watch the rocks, urchins, rips, sharks, pollution, the packed local crew, and the north-running sweep.
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