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West-northwest is the clean offshore lane.
Southeast swell is the reliable push.
All tides work, with only a mild rising and high-tide lean.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
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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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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