The Wave
West is the clean offshore lane, with northwest and southwest also useful.
Southeast is the main swell lane, with east also working.
It needs size to get going, starting around 1.5 to 2 meters and holding bigger surf.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Crabbs Creek
Crabbs Creek is a Swansea Heads reef break in the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle area, a powerful local wave with a steep takeoff, a ledge finish, and a small-crowd feel when it is working. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Crabbs Creek in New South Wales.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Park by the road, walk down the steep sand dune, and paddle through the deep-water beach.
Watch for rips, rocks, sharks, and the exposed rock ledge at the finish.
For tide, check whether the reef cover and the ledge are standing up cleanly.
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