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Pippies Beach Australia Surf Travel Guide


Pippies Beach Yamba Australia

Pippies beach is a peaky beachbreak in the middle of the small town of Yamba just before you get to the famous of Angourie righthand pointbreak. Although Pippies beach isn't considered to be a world class beachie, when its on it is very rewarding and good fun. It works best when waves are around 4ft on a east/northeast swell with low-mid tide.

  • Climate: Sub-Tropical about 300 days sunshine per year
  • Average Air Temps: Summer 75-91 °F (24-33°C) Winter 50-68 °F (10-20°C)
  • Average Water Temps: 65 – 75°F (18 – 23°C)
  • Best Surf: January - July
  • Surfboards: Full Quiver (mostly just shortboard)
  • Wetsuits: boardshorts/springy OCT - APRIL; steamer in winter

While you are in the area you should consider travelling up to Coolangatta to surf the Superbank, or a little further south to Lennox Head. Alternatively, you can fly out from Coolangatta and taking a flight down to Melbourne to surf Bells Beach or over to Perth in West Australia to have a crack at Margaret River.