Macmasters Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New South Wales – Newcastle, Australia)
| Name: | Macmasters Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Macmasters Point in Newcastle is an exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. It very rarely gets crowded here. Take care of rocks, locals,sharls.
Overall Macmasters 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 Macmasters Point surf quality by season and Macmasters Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Macmasters Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Macmasters Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Copacobana Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Avoca Point | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Terrigal Haven | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Box Head | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Wamberal Beach | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Macmasters Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4823 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4851 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4984 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5040 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5351 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Macmasters Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Ettalong, Australia | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Gosford, Australia | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Little Patonga, Australia | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pittwater, Australia | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Camp Cove, Australia | 24 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Macmasters Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 237 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 264 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 268 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 273 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 331 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Macmasters Point: |
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| Closest city location | Bensville (Australia) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Davistown (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Empire Bay (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Booker Bay (Australia) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ettalong (Australia) | 5 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Macmasters Point is Kingsford Smith International Airport (Sydney) Airport (SYD) in Australia, 55 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Macmasters Point is Richmond Airport (RCM), also in Australia, 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Third is Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Australia, 63 km (39 miles) away.
- Camden Airport (CDU) in Australia is 91 km (57 miles) away.
- Tamworth Airport (TMW), also in Australia is the fifth nearest airport to Macmasters Point and is 274 km (170 miles) away.
