Hastings Point surf report
Point and creek-mouth banks that can be fun on small to mid swells.
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Tomorrow at Hastings Point (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.1m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Faces around 1.1m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.1m and 7 seconds, Hastings Point is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Strong current out of the creek on a dropping tide.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:15 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Hastings Point 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 Hastings Point for your level.
Watch out
Strong current out of the creek on a dropping tide.
Surf schools at Hastings Point
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Tweed Coast Surf School. Lessons usually start at 9am, 3pm.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Hastings Point?
Hastings Point 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 Hastings Point?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Hastings Point, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Hastings Point good for beginners?
It can be. Hastings Point suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Hastings Point?
Strong current out of the creek on a dropping tide.
Are there surf lessons at Hastings Point?
Yes: Tweed Coast Surf School. 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
- Pottsville 2.6 km
- Cabarita (Norries Head) 3.7 km
- Kingscliff 12.0 km