Top Surf Spots Kiama.
If you haven’t already found an excuse to plan a surf trip to Kiama, we’ve got you covered.
Located on the most picturesque coastline of NSW, you’ll find a string of unspoilt diverse reef and beach breaks (all within a cruisy 10minute drive of each other), calling your name!
The area was the breeding ground for champion surfers Sally Fitzgibbons and Ali Day, so you can guarantee there’s a break for surfers from beginners to experts, and plenty of places to take a lesson if you want to start out.
Ocean temperatures stay a warm 18 degrees all through Winter, and you’ll be spoilt for company seeing dolphins most days and whales when they cruise close to shore later in the season.
Jones Beach.
Five minutes from the centre of town, Jones Beach in Kiama Downs is a favourite for surfers beginner to expert. With a consistent break all year-round, you can guarantee a wave. Jones is reliant on the quality of the sandbars to produce fun, hollow barrels, at the southern end there can be a decent right-hander that breaks when there is enough sand built up. Remember to keep an eye out for the Cathedral Rocks at the South end of the beach! Jones is patrolled on weekends and public holidays from October to April, with plenty of easy access spots and car parks at both ends of the beach.
The Boneyard.
A skip, jump and a hop south of Jones Beach you’ll find The Boneyard. Renowned for it’s right-hand reef break, this one’s for intermediate to expert level surfers. Not only in the right conditions will you get that consistent break, it’s in a great protected spot featuring turquoise waters and pebbled shore. If you’re bringing the family with you, it’s the perfect place for kids to enjoy a dip, free of big sets rolling in. To access this insta-worthy bay, you’ll have to park on the road above and walk down a grass track to a jump-off point.
Bombo.
Just around the headland from the Boneyard is the locals top choice, Bombo. It’s reliable big swells tend to attract a more experienced surf crowd, but there’s plenty of waves to go round for beginners to jump in with the right conditions. The beach is patrolled seven days a week during the summer school holidays so another great spot to bring the kids (and dogs). Regardless of where you’re at in terms of skill, there’s a great headland car park in prime position to watch and learn from the shredders.
Mystics and The Farm.
Our personal favourites for a few reasons, they’re incredibly scenic and safely tucked away from the average tourist. Both breaks are world famous and part of Killalea State Park. One of just 21 National Surfing Reserves around Australia, recognised for their iconic status in the national surfing culture. The Farm is a little paradise tucked away with a consistent point break all year round, perfect for beginners. Mystics sits behind the river estuary with access points either from the river (if your keen for a paddleboard to warm up), or through Killalea National Park, with limited parking at both spots.
Kiama Pool.
Ideal if you’re staying in town and want to get to find surf on foot. Recommended for the more seasoned of surfers, the right-hander breaks just off the Kiama rock pool, right at the foot of the blowhole. A great break when it’s pumping and plenty of spots to watch the action on land. You want to be confident jumping into this reef break though, so if you’re just starting out, we’d suggest you leave it to the pros so you don’t get pummelled!