Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) surf report
Beach break by Coffs Harbour with patrols in season.
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Tomorrow at Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–12pm
Okay.
Gusty cross-wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Northerly wind at 11 kn. That's cross-shore here, so expect a bit of texture.
- Waves around chest high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) for your level.
Watch out
Rips between the banks.
Surf schools at Coffs Harbour (Park Beach)
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Solitary Islands Surf School - Holiday Group Lessons. Lessons usually start at 7:45am, 9am, 10:15am, 11:30am.
- Lee Winkler's Surf School - Weekly Surf Squad. Lessons usually start at 7:30am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Coffs Harbour (Park Beach)?
Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Coffs Harbour (Park Beach)?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Coffs Harbour (Park Beach), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) good for beginners?
It can be. Coffs Harbour (Park Beach) suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Coffs Harbour (Park Beach)?
Rips between the banks.
Are there surf lessons at Coffs Harbour (Park Beach)?
Yes: Solitary Islands Surf School - Holiday Group Lessons, Lee Winkler's Surf School - Weekly Surf Squad. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Angourie Point 92.6 km
- Yamba (Main Beach) 97.0 km
- Crescent Head 100.9 km