Shallows is a Newcastle reef break with a compact exposed takeoff and reasonably consistent surf. It sits in the city reef belt, likes clean east to southeast energy, and stays more local than crowded. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Shallows in New South Wales.
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Northwest offshore is the stable clean lane, while the detailed forecast also points to a south-southwest offshore combo with east-northeast swell.
Mid tide on the rising side is the best window, and the lineup rarely gets crowded.
Rocks and sharks are the headline hazards.
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