Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Ballina (Flat Rock)

Quality reef break in Ballina. Multiple peaks around the rock platform. Consistent east and SE swells. Near the mouth of the Richmond River.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (W)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

New South Wales

Region

Northern NSW

Coordinates

-28.8615, 153.5775

NOAA Buoy

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