The Wreck

The Wreck

Byron Bay, New South Wales, AUS

Wave Quality

Fun

Wave Type

Sand-bar

Swell Direction

North, NorthEast

Best Wind

N/A

Best Tide

Mid, High

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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 DirectionNorth, NorthEast
Best WindN/A
Best Tide PositionMid, High
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 Questions

What kind of wave is The Wreck?

The Wreck is a sand-bar break with right waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at The Wreck?

The Wreck is rated fun for wave quality.

What swell works best at The Wreck?

The Wreck works best on a north, northeast swell. Swell size: 3 to 6 feet.

What tide is best for surfing The Wreck?

The Wreck works best at mid, high.

Where can I stay near The Wreck?

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Where is The Wreck?

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