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Northwest is the clean offshore lane, southeast swell is the main trigger, and low to mid tide usually keeps the bars and rips readable.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
The Cliff
The Cliff is Newcastle's cliff-backed Bar Beach section, a safe-bet sandbar beach break between Dixon Park and Bar Beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Cliff in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Park around Ocean St / Kilgour Ave and use the beach access stairs near the cliff.
Persistent rips, an exposed face, and a larger offshore peak on bigger days are the main things to watch, even if the average session is a safe beach-break read.
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