Lennox Head (The Point) surf report
World-class right-hand point over boulders, at its best in a big south-east swell.
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Tomorrow at Lennox Head (The Point) (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Choppy onshore wind, head-high waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- Northerly wind at 7 kn. That's onshore here, so it'll be choppy and messy.
- Waves around head high (1.0m faces), a good size for an intermediate surfer.
- Easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- At 1.0m and 7 seconds, Lennox Head (The Point) is one for advanced / pro surfers and up today. Shallow boulders, a strong sweep and an experienced crowd.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Lennox Head (The Point) good?
- Best wind
- South-south-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East-north-east to south-south-east
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1m. Bigger than 1m 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 south-south-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 Lennox Head (The Point) for your level.
Watch out
Shallow boulders, a strong sweep and an experienced crowd.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Lennox Head (The Point)?
Lennox Head (The Point) is best with a south-south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east-north-east to south-south-east swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Lennox Head (The Point)?
A south-south-westerly wind (SSW) blows straight offshore at Lennox Head (The Point), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Lennox Head (The Point) good for beginners?
Not really. Lennox Head (The Point) is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Wategos or Clarkes Beach.
What should I watch out for at Lennox Head (The Point)?
Shallow boulders, a strong sweep and an experienced crowd.
Nearby breaks
- Sharpes Beach (Ballina) 4.7 km
- Broken Head 8.6 km
- Tallow Beach 14.5 km