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S.S. Wollongbar, wrecked at Byron Bay, N.S.W. - 14 May 1921

The Wreck

The Wreck is Byron Bay's shipwreck break off Main Beach, built around the SS Wollongbar and known for its fast, hollow reef waves. It is one of the town's most recognizable surf sessions because the wreck itself gives the spot its identity. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Wreck in New South Wales.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Best with south-southwest offshore wind and southeast swell, with mid to high tide on the rise the safest read.

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Best with south-southwest offshore wind and southeast swell, with mid to high tide on the rise the safest read.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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