Rennies Beach (Ulladulla)

Rennies Beach (Ulladulla) is an exposed beach-and-reef surfing spot on the NSW South Coast, with both left and right waves from the beach and an additional right-hand reef option in the southern corner. It’s described as a good-quality surf day when the swell and tide line up, with peeling waves and an overall moderate wave power. For surfing, the spot is most often a “mid-tide” wave, and it tends to come alive on southeast to south swells (with optimal swell direction reported as SE/S). Ride length can be long—especially on the right-hand reef in the southern corner—while the beach-break sections may vary depending on sandbanks. Large swell is capable of holding size, but conditions can also become messy and more hazardous as currents intensify. Wind-wise, north is the best match and is generally treated as offshore for surfing at this location; northwest cross-offshore conditions can also work. The spot’s best months are May through August, aligning with the more consistent, cooler-season swell window. While wind-reliability is reported in quantitative form, the key practical takeaway is to target offshore-north setups and avoid south onshore conditions when possible. Safety is a major focus here. Multiple sources flag strong rip currents (often draining at either end of the surf zone), along with rocky hazards including rocks/rock platforms, rocky caves, and submerged reef sections. Sea urchins are also noted, and shark reports are included in the hazard list. Lifeguard presence is listed as none at the spot level, and rescue availability is reported as not available; if you enter, you should check rips carefully and be mindful of localism.