Pottsville surf report
Mellow beach near the creek mouth. Friendly for learners on small days.
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Tomorrow at Pottsville (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–8am
Fun.
Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around chest high (1.0m faces), a good size 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.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:15 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Pottsville good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. 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 Pottsville for your level.
Watch out
Creek current on the outgoing tide.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Pottsville?
Pottsville is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Pottsville?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Pottsville, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Pottsville good for beginners?
Yes. Pottsville is one of the better Tweed Coast spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Pottsville?
Creek current on the outgoing tide.
Nearby breaks
- Hastings Point 2.6 km
- Cabarita (Norries Head) 6.1 km
- Kingscliff 14.5 km