Far South Coast

13 Surf spots

Merimbula Dean Dampney

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Positives

Legendary Pambula rivermouth
Merimbula lefts
Empty beachbreaks
Lightest NSW crowds

Negatives

Heavy rivermouth rips
Heavy rivermouth crowds
Heavy rivermouth sharks
Coldest NSW water temperatures

Far South Coast surf travel guide

The Far South Coast of NSW is a beguiling zone, full of beautiful, bucolic vistas and raw Aussie bush, overlooking some truly top-class waves. Merimbula and Pambula are the classic brother/sister, goofy/regular rivermouth show, supported by a band of beachbreaks and the odd pointbreak act. This is a core zone outside of the summer holidays and suits those looking for a bit of colder water solitude.

Surf spots in Far South Coast

Research the 13 surf breaks in Far South Coast and discover what spots suit the current conditions.

Break lowdown

We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 13 breaks in Far South Coast.

ability
ability data
Beginner	1
Intermediate	1
Advanced	1

bottom
bottom data
Sand	1
Uneven Reef	1
Uneven Reef & Sand	1
Boulders	1
Boulders & Sand	1

consistency
consistency data
High	1
Medium	1
Low	1

crowds
crowds data
Solo Surfing	1
Rarely	1
Sometimes	1
Often	1
Always	1

direction
direction data
Beachbreaks	1
Peak	1
Left	1
Right	1

length
length data
0-50m	1
50-100m	1
100-200m	1
200-500m	1
500m+	1

type
type data
Beachbreak	1
Submerged Reef	1
Point Break	1
Pier/Groyne/Jetty	1
Rivermouth	1

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When to go

Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Far South Coast

Travel Information

General

Current Time
Population: 7,544,000
Tourist Info: Tourist Info

Money

Currency: AUD
Exchange rate: $1 = 1.27 AUD AUD

Communication

Dialing in: +61
Dialing out: 0011
Emergencies: 112
Language: English

Electricity

Plug Type: i

Visas

Everyone except Kiwis needs a visa before arriving in OZ so get one in good time before arriving. European countries, USA, Canada and Japan can get a free tourist visa online (some nations maybe charged a A$20 “service charge”). Visas last for 12 months but you can only stay for a total of either 3 or 6 months within the 12 month period. As always check carefully for any updates before you travel.

Getting There

As the name suggests, it's a long way from Sydney. Driving is the only real option.

Getting Around

No car = no waves.

Accommodation

Check listings for places to stay in Broulee, Narooma, Bermagui and Merimbula. Lots of campsites from AU$30.

Activities

cultureoutdoorurbanwatersports

With so many rivers, lakes and estuaries, it's little wonder that the fishing is kinda good. Bushwalkers have endless options throughout the region. Cobargo is home to the annual folk music festival down in the Bega Valley, where the multitude of unspoiled beaches often only receive a couple of visitors for an entire day.

Hazards & hassles

Cold winter sessions and strong currents at the rivermouths, not to mention the noah factor. Solitude isn't always great if surfing alone on one of the long beaches. Washed-out tracks and getting stuck is another potential pitfall.

Handy Hints

A 4X4 will gain you access to some other breaks off the map.

Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.