NNorth East Surfing

Marsden Bay

Surf Spot

Description

A dramatic cove backed by limestone cliffs, with Marsden Rock standing offshore. Access is by a long flight of steps or the lift down to the Grotto. The beach shrinks sharply at high tide, so plan your session around the lower half. It rarely gets crowded and the setting is hard to beat.

Location

Spot conditions

Break
Beach break (both)
Ability
Intermediate
Best swell
NE, E
Offshore wind
W
Best tide
low, mid
Season
winter

Inconsistent

Hazards

  • Tide covers much of the beach at high water
  • cliffs and rocks
  • stairs or lift access only