Banzai Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New South Wales – Newcastle, Australia)
| Name: | Banzai |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: W |
Banzai in Newcastle is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Autumn and winter are the optimum times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. There is a right hand reef break. Best around mid tide when the tide is falling. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include rips, rocks and locals.
Overall Banzai Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Banzai surf quality by season and Banzai surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Banzai |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Banzai:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Forresters | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Crackneck | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Shelley Beach | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Wamberal Beach | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Terrigal Haven | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Banzai: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4815 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4843 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4976 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5032 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5344 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Banzai: |
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| Closest tide station | Gosford, Australia | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ettalong, Australia | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Little Patonga, Australia | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pittwater, Australia | 18 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Swansea, Australia | 24 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Banzai: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 245 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 272 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 276 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 281 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 339 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Banzai: |
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| Closest city location | Forresters Beach (Australia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Long Jetty (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | The Entrance (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Berkeley Vale (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Holgate (Australia) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Banzai is Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) Airport (SYD) in Australia, 68 km (42 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Banzai is Richmond Airport (RCM), also in Australia, 70 km (43 miles) away.
- Third is Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Australia, 75 km (47 miles) away.
- Camden Airport (CDU) in Australia is 104 km (65 miles) away.
- Tamworth Airport (TMW), also in Australia is the fifth nearest airport to Banzai and is 263 km (163 miles) away.
