Best surfing spots on the Coffs Coast

Luke Young • April 26, 2021

Pack your wetsuit, strap the boards on the roof and start your journey to destination: HOLIDAY on the Coffs Coast! We’ll be readily waiting to welcome you to your home away from home during your holiday with us at The Observatory. Once you get comfortable and settle in, we know you won’t want to wait any longer to get the boards out and hit the waves! Surfing and swimming on holiday’s are a must, particularly when you’re staying just a stone’s throw away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the country! Wondering where to find the best waves? Wonder no longer…



  • Park Beach, North Wall (10 min walk from The Observatory)
    Just beyond the North Wall on Marina Drive at The Jetty you’ll find a reef that’s home to some decent breaks and swell for the whole family to enjoy! No matter what your experience level or board preference, this spot will not disappoint!
  • Gallows (15 min walk from The Observatory)
    For the more experienced surfers staying with us, you’ll be right at home amongst plenty of local surfers here at Gallows. Gallows Beach has reliable surf and often gets pretty big swell to shred! This is the spot to catch some seriously good surf in Coffs Harbour and is loved equally by surfers and bodyboarders alike!


After a long day out at sea carving up the surf make your way back to the comfort of your apartment at The Observatory, rinse off and rest up to do it all again tomorrow! To make a booking enquiry with us, contact our friendly staff on 02 6650 0462.


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