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Newcastle - Stratts Spit

Newcastle - Stratts Spit is the harbor-entrance reef break in Newcastle's inner harbor cluster, a punchy left/right reef with a heavy takeoff, urchins and rocks, and a more serious feel than the nearby city beaches. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Newcastle - Stratts Spit in New South Wales.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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West-northwest is the clean offshore lane.

All tides work, with only a mild rising and high-tide lean.

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Lineup Guide

West-northwest is the clean offshore lane.

The break is accessed from the harbor and breakwall zone, the lineup is localized, and rocks, urchins, and man-made hazards make the takeoff and exit serious.

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