Beginner Surf Spots in Australia
5 surf breaks we map are rated for beginner surfers in Australia: The Pass, Bondi Beach, Noosa, Crescent Head and Manly Beach.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Point breaks
- 3
- Beach breaks
- 2
The beginner breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- The Pass
Byron Bay
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and a current along the point, so plan your entry and exit. Very crowded, with boats launching nearby and swimmers inside. Respect the lineup order and do not drop in.
- Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Noosa
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- December to April (cyclone swell)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Crescent Head
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Manly Beach
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Beginner
- Season
- March to September (autumn to winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can beginner surfers surf in Australia?
5 surf breaks we map are rated for beginner surfers in Australia: The Pass, Bondi Beach, Noosa, Crescent Head and Manly Beach.
When is the best time for beginner surfers to surf Australia?
The beginner-rated breaks we map in Australia are mostly at their best in March to September.
What kind of waves are the beginner surf spots in Australia?
Of the 5 beginner breaks we map in Australia, 3 are point breaks and 2 are beach breaks. Sand-bottom beach breaks are the most forgiving place to fall.