Missingham Bridge
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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
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A small wave that breaks in the mouth of the Richmond River, straight in front of Missingham Bridge.
| 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: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |