Terrigal (The Haven) surf report
Sheltered corner of Terrigal Beach, gentle on small swells.
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Tomorrow at Terrigal (The Haven) (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 9am–1pm
Fun.
Glassy, no wind, waist-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around waist high (0.7m 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 east-south-easterly 8 kn around 1pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Terrigal (The Haven) good?
- Best wind
- South-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-east to south-south-east
- 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 much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A 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 Terrigal (The Haven) for your level.
Watch out
Rocks near the Skillion.
Surf schools at Terrigal (The Haven)
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Institute of Froth - School Holiday Surf Camp. Lessons usually start at 9am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Terrigal (The Haven)?
Terrigal (The Haven) is best with a south-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-east to south-south-east swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Terrigal (The Haven)?
A south-westerly wind (SW) blows straight offshore at Terrigal (The Haven), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Terrigal (The Haven) good for beginners?
Yes. Terrigal (The Haven) is one of the better Newcastle & Central 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 Terrigal (The Haven)?
Rocks near the Skillion.
Are there surf lessons at Terrigal (The Haven)?
Yes: Institute of Froth - School Holiday Surf Camp. 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
- Avoca Beach 2.6 km
- Redhead 54.2 km
- Merewether 62.0 km