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West-southwest wind is the clean offshore lane.
Southeast swell is the main trigger, with east still useful on the shoulder.
Low to mid tide helps the banks, and the beach can stay fun as the tide runs back in.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Lakes Beach
Lakes Beach is a long, exposed Budgewoi beach break on the Central Coast, with sand banks, lefts and rights, and a dependable local surf identity rather than a marquee point or reef. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Lakes Beach in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Access is the Budgewoi foreshore side, and the main hazards are rips and sharks.
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