Seven Mile Beach surf report
Long, quiet beach with peaks all along it.
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Tomorrow at Seven Mile Beach (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 7am–1pm
Perfect.
Clean offshore wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- West-south-westerly wind at 8 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around head high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-easterly 7 kn around 1pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Seven Mile 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 Seven Mile Beach for your level.
Watch out
Rips and few people around.
Surf schools at Seven Mile Beach
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Weekday group lessons. Lessons usually start at 8:30am, 1:30pm.
- Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Friday group lesson. Lessons usually start at 8:30am.
- Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Weekend Warrior. Lessons usually start at 8:30am, 1:30pm.
- Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Sunday lessons. Lessons usually start at 8:30am, 1:30pm.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Seven Mile Beach?
Seven Mile 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 Seven Mile Beach?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Seven Mile Beach, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Seven Mile Beach good for beginners?
It can be. Seven Mile 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 Seven Mile Beach?
Rips and few people around.
Are there surf lessons at Seven Mile Beach?
Yes: Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Weekday group lessons, Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Friday group lesson, Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Weekend Warrior, Gerroa Surf School (Surf Camp Australia) - Sunday lessons. 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
- The Farm (Killalea) 21.9 km
- North Wollongong 43.2 km
- Sandon Point 52.3 km