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Low to mid tide is the cleaner window, but outgoing water can run hard through the mouth, so treat currents, rocks, and sharks as real hazards and keep the spot for experienced surfers.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Trapdoors
Trapdoors is the harder Boambee Creek mouth point/river break by Boambee Beach near Sawtell in Coffs Harbour, with a fast right-hand takeoff and a strong local identity. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Trapdoors in New South Wales.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Boambee Creek mouth is the key access point, and the lineups are most useful on a clean southeast swell with southwest-to-west offshore wind.
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