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Today's Surf Conditions at Cabarita
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Spot Overview & Description
Tucked away on the North Coast, Cabarita—known locally as Bogangar—is the kind of place where the pace slows down and the surf matches the vibe. This consistent, easygoing break draws a friendly mix of locals and travelers, all here for a no-fuss wave that delivers more fun than fanfare. The session works best when a south-east swell pushes in, though north-east and south pulses can also keep things interesting. It handles small days gracefully, starting around 1 foot, and can build well beyond double overhead when the ocean decides to flex. The main attraction is a right-hand point break, with reef and sandbars sculpting playful, peeling lines. Low to mid tide brings out the best shape, though the walls can sometimes turn fat and tricky—especially on a filling tide. If the lineup feels a bit too cozy, slip around to the backside in the lee of Norries Head, where sandbars stretching toward Hastings Point often produce clean A-frames with less company. This is a solid choice for beginners looking to level up, but even seasoned surfers will appreciate the low-stakes, high-fun sessions. Just know that at high tide, the waves can get full and close out unless there’s a bit more size pushing through. For a surf that’s consistent, accessible, and mercifully low-drama, Cabarita stands its ground.
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (May - July)
The winter months deliver the most consistent and quality surf at Cabarita. High pressure systems dominate the Tasman Sea, driving a steady stream of cool, offshore winds from the SW to WNW. This coincides with a healthy east-southeast swell generated by distant low pressure cells below Australia. The result is clean, peelable waves with average periods hovering around 8.9 seconds and heights in the 1–1.5m range. The wind blows offshore over 60% of the time during this window, making it the prime time to score fun, rippable waves away from the summer crowds.
Fair Surf Season (April & August - September)
April offers a taste of the winter shift: offshore wind frequency jumps to 44% and the average period edges up to 8.6s. Swell remains solid from the E/ESE, though occasional early morning northerlies can muss things up. In late winter (August) and early spring (September), the trade‑off is between increasing swell consistency and a more fickle wind pattern. Ideal offshore wind drops to 54% in August and 45% in September, and the swell period shortens slightly. Still, these shoulder months can fire when a cold front sweeps through, clearing the onshore flow and leaving behind powerful, clean lines.
Low Surf Season (October - March)
Spring and summer bring the brunt of the NE to E onshore flow. From October through March, the percentage of ideal offshore wind languishes between 20% and 33%. The prevailing wind is from the S to SSE – blowing straight onshore at the ENE‑facing beach – and the swell is often short‑period and choppy. Average wave heights hover around the 1m mark, but periods are typically 7–8 seconds, leading to mushy, sectiony waves. While the occasional tropical low can deliver a fun E‑groundswell, the overall quality is low. The best chance for a decent wave comes during a strong southerly buster that momentarily swings the wind to the SW before reverting to the summer pattern.
Detailed Surf Information for Cabarita
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