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Missingham Bridge

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About

A great wave to learn how to surf, every kid who grew up in Ballina learnt to surf here. Never gets over 2-3 foot and needs a big swell to break. Cyclone swells or when Ballina's beaches are maxing out there will be a wave here.

Atmosphere:
Small peeling right hander that breaks on a sandbar and runs into a small beach. Great Malibu/SUP wave and good spot for learners.

Additional Info:
Park down near the Shaws Bay caravan park & walk up the small beach towards the bridge. The wave breaks out in front of Missingham Bridge so paddle out at the bridge end of the beach. Look out for learners, the surf school often uses at this spot.

Location

Access

A small wave that breaks in the mouth of the Richmond River, straight in front of Missingham Bridge.

Getting there
Walk
Instant access (<5 min)
Public access
Yes
4x4 required
Unknown
Boat required
Unknown
Wave characteristics
Type
Sandbar
Direction
Right
Bottom
Sandy
Power
Fun
Frequency
Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal length
Normal (50 to 150m)
Good day length
Long (150 to 300m)
Ideal conditions
Wind direction
NorthWest
Swell direction
East
Swell size
Less than 3ft - 3ft+
Tide
Mid and high tide
Tide movement
Rising tide
Crowd
Week
Few surfers
Weekend
Ultra crowded

Dangers

Rips / undertow, Sharks

Videos

None

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Bottom
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