Dolphin Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New South Wales – South Coast, Australia)
| Name: | Dolphin Point |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: W |
Dolphin Point on the South Coast is an exposed beach and reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. The favoured time of year for waves is autumn. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northeast. The beach break provides left and right handers and there is a left hand reef break as well.. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include urchins, rips, rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Dolphin Point 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 Dolphin Point surf quality by season and Dolphin Point surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New South Wales - South Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Dolphin Point
Visitor Reviews of Dolphin Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Dolphin Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | North Tabourie | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Rennies Beach | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Dum Dums | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ulladulla Bommie | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bannister Head Suck Rock | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4955 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4979 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5120 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5177 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5483 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Ulladulla Harbour, Australia | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Jervis Bay, Australia | 24 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Batemans Bay, Australia | 25 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Moruya, Australia | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Kembla, Australia | 69 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 117 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 134 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 138 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 142 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 204 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Dolphin Point: |
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| Closest city location | Ulladulla (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Milton (Australia) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Batemans Bay (Australia) | 26 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Falls Creek (Australia) | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Broulee (Australia) | 35 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Dolphin Point is Canberra Airport (CBR) in Australia, 115 km (71 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Dolphin Point is Camden Airport (CDU), also in Australia, 154 km (96 miles) away.
- Third is Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Australia, 172 km (107 miles) away.
- Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) Airport (SYD) in Australia is 176 km (109 miles) away.
- Richmond Airport (RCM), also in Australia is the fifth nearest airport to Dolphin Point and is 203 km (126 miles) away.
