(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
“Avoca point is a waste of time full of kooks and the waves are garbage, same with the whole central coast always onshore and small. Plenty of agro in the water to. I did not feel one bit welcome anywhere on the central coast.
My car was stolen while I was surfing and all my things taken. They found my car outside the local methadone clinic
and the police did nothing.”
Roger from AUSTRALIA - 08 Mar 2013
Avoca Point Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 10 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.5(1: Avoca Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Avoca Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Newcastle. 5: the best break in Newcastle). |
Difficulty Level: 2.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Avoca Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Avoca Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Avoca Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Avoca Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Avoca Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Avoca Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.7(1: Camping at Avoca Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Avoca Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Avoca Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Avoca Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Your off ya head. Avoca beach is a waste of time, don't bother! Surfs flat, it's already tooooo over crowded... The locals are animals and will rip ya heads off! Do yourself a favor, stay safe and go find somewhere else!”
Stevo from AUSTRALIA - 20 Feb 2013
“I think the quality rating is highly inaccurate. I am a local and Avoca Beach is probably the best beach on the central coast for experienced surfers. It's definitely a lot better than Wambral or Terrigal because it is never too small and there is always a great wave! I think the beach rating should be 4 out of five stars.”
liam Clarke from UNITED STATES - 08 Oct 2012
Nearest