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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Caves point
Australia, NSW, Newcastle
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 33° 6.739' S |
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go to caves beach and u will see some rocks half way north down the beach there will be a breack off that paddle out 1 or 2 min DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name point
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerHollow, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast, East
Good wind directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Localism
Additional Information
park at caves car park u will see
Atmosphere
General
this spot is a ripper on offshore get some of the hollowests barrels around. heavy ones too u may hit cudgee heads sticking out of the water
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Comments
By chocky chopes , 19-01-2006
yer good ( somtimes heavy) - point is a pretty good wave 4 boosting!!!!!! i have been out some days were it has been going off its chops!!!!! big nor-east swell and south west winds it rips!!!!!get out there on tha mid 2 high tide then surf it all the way through high tide!!!!! P.S does not work on the low tide!!!!!
By Bob- LOCAL , 16-10-2005
Why the Fuss - It aint that great. Surf frenchies or crabbes, you'll get way better waves. Only 1 good barrel comes when its pumpin which is only occasionly.
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By Anonymous , 12-12-2009
not even a point break - its shit n its not a point break