The Wave
Best with south-southwest offshore wind and southeast swell, with mid to high tide on the rise the safest read.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
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
Forecast
- Waves 6-10 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind SW 5 kt
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Lineup Guide
Access is easy from Main Beach, the fish heads car park, or the beach path; rocks, rips, and sharks are the main hazards, and the line-up gets crowded when it turns on.
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