The Wreck (surf spot)

The Wreck (surf spot)

Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUS
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Wave Quality

Fun

Wave Type

Sand-bar

Swell Direction

N/NE

Best Wind

W - SE

Best Tide

mid-high tide

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About

The Wreck is a surf spot located at Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, named for the remains of the SS Wollongbar lodged just offshore. It is approximately 30 metres off the shore of Belongil Beach and 60 metres from the Main Beach Car Park. A fast, hollow and powerful right-hander breaks on the sand bank about 10 metres in front of the shipwreck.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityFun
Wave TypeSand-bar
Wave DirectionRight
Wave Powerpowerful
BottomSandy
Swell Size3 to 6 feet

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionN/NE
Best WindW - SE
Best Tide Positionmid-high tide
Best Tide MovementN/A

Location & Access

AddressBelongil Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
City / AreaByron Bay
StateNew South Wales
CountryAUS

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The Wreck (surf spot) Questions

What kind of wave is The Wreck (surf spot)?

The Wreck (surf spot) is a sand-bar break with right waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at The Wreck (surf spot)?

The Wreck (surf spot) is rated fun for wave quality.

What swell works best at The Wreck (surf spot)?

The Wreck (surf spot) works best on a n/ne swell. Swell size: 3 to 6 feet.

What wind is best for The Wreck (surf spot)?

The best wind for The Wreck (surf spot) is w - se.

What tide is best for surfing The Wreck (surf spot)?

The Wreck (surf spot) works best at mid-high tide.

Where can I stay near The Wreck (surf spot)?

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Where is The Wreck (surf spot)?

The Wreck (surf spot) is a surf spot in Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUS.