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Sideways

4.0 — based on 23 community signals
4.2 12 especies 19 colaboradores

Sideways is a year-round Australian surf spot with consistent waves and local appeal. A growing community shares video sessions and species data.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlySeasonal

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.5 kn
Olas
1.28 m
Agua
20.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (18%)
Now: N (353°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.45m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.32m)

+1.0 m0 m-0.5 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.32m ▼ 07:00 · -0.04m ▲ 14:00 · +0.79m ▼ 21:00 · +0.05m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.4 · high Aire PM2.510 · good 05:39 17:40
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.4 1.42 7 0mm
09-20 7.9 1.18 7 0mm
09-21 8.7 1.12 8 0mm
09-22 11.9 1.6 6 1mm
09-23 10.8 1.68 8 3mm
09-24 10.8 1.72 8 5mm
09-25 9 1.88 7 9mm

About this spot

Sideways sits in the Tweed Heads region of Australia and delivers waves throughout the year. The spot attracts surfers seeking reliable conditions without seasonal dead zones. Local community engagement is strong—three videos document sessions and conditions, while 12 species observations indicate active marine monitoring by visiting surfers. The break remains outside marine protected areas, keeping access straightforward for travelers. Year-round rideable swells mean you can plan trips on your schedule rather than chasing narrow seasonal windows. Regular visits from the local crew maintain current knowledge of sandbar shifts and optimal tide windows. Species data collected by community members suggests a healthy marine environment worth exploring. Whether you're scouting your next trip or adding another Aussie break to your roster, Sideways offers consistency and an active local scene. Check the three community videos for real-time reads on current conditions and wave quality.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Tortuga verde

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17520km · ~4030kg · €73

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

What's the best time to surf Sideways?

Sideways works year-round, so you can plan trips whenever conditions suit your schedule. No seasonal closure means consistent opportunities across all months.

What skill level suits this break?

Difficulty data is not available. Review the three community videos to assess wave shape, power, and crowd dynamics before your first visit.

What marine life should I expect?

Twelve species observations are recorded by the community. Check local reports and community data for current marine activity and wildlife sightings.

Do I need permits to surf Sideways?

The spot is outside marine protected areas, simplifying access. Confirm local beach regulations with Tweed Heads authorities before heading out.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Kirra Dive

2.9 km
4.7 (209 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 43+ times this month
Teléfono: +61 7 5536 6622
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

12 registros · 10 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Oikopleura (Vexillaria) labradoriensis

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2016
×2registros

Anthoathecata

Hydrozoa
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Oikopleura (Vexillaria) vanhoeffeni

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2016
×1registros

Phyllodocida

Polychaeta
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
300 m

Rhizophysa filiformis

Hydrozoa · Rhizophysidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
75 m

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jun 2014
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 jul 2003
×1registros

Donax kindermanni

Bivalvia · Donacidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 mar 1992
×1registros

Thoracophelia longiseta

Polychaeta · Opheliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 abr 1984
×1registros

Dicranodromia

Malacostraca · Homolodromiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 mar 1983
×1registros

Varicopeza pauxilla

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 nov 1902
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Dogman SUP Surfing: The long, the short and the sideways.

SUP Surfing Sessions
💬 3 top comments
  • Keep on bringing the fun mate

    @ellemenophee1 · 👍 3
  • Guest appearance by Bob the lizard

    @scottybeegood · 👍 0
  • Spinny winny

    @scottybeegood · 👍 0

Duranbah Sideways Peaks - Sunday 23 January 2022

Surf Days
💬 2 top comments
  • Bang Bang!!

    @LIVEONLIGHT · 👍 0
  • Love your footage. Such a great watch!

    @eminent0405 · 👍 0

POV RAW SURF glassy perfect sideways wedges Australia

Kale Brock (Kale Brock)
💬 3 top comments
  • 2:05 underrated behaviour: calling someone into a wave because you cant make it and watching him catch it and go yew! We need more people like you in the line up :)

    @MrBreakthompson · 👍 7
  • In Portugal we call this Coca Cola surf. Nice and easy

    @bernardofidalgo1808 · 👍 24
  • Conditions look amazing! Beautiful

    @jonc2037 · 👍 1
wind peaks Oct-Sep-Nov, calmest May-Jul-Jun, dry Apr-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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