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North northwest is the clean wind lane, northeast wind adds some shelter, southeast swell is the main trigger, and the tide does not matter much.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Pelican Beach
Pelican Beach is a consistent beach break in the Pelican Point and Norah Head cluster, with lefts and rights, a strong southeast swell response, and a lineup that can get crowded when it works. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pelican Beach in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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