South West Rocks (also referred to as Trail Bay or T-Bay) is located on the NSW Mid North Coast approx 80 km north of Port Macquarie (3.5 hours from Newcastle or 5 hours from Sydney).

This spot offers superb flat water sailing in a NE breeze on crystal-clear turquoise blue water.

During the warmer months NE winds prevail, providing smooth water in-close, and open bay conditions once you leave the protection of the break-wall. The only real swell to enter the bay is nor-east, but any sizeable swell with “east” in it will usually wrap around the point providing some fun waves to ride or jump.

Sandy bottom & can stand up in most of the area. Nice tame rolling waves to pop-off.

It can also be a great area for beginners when the onshore wind is light as the water is shallow and protected.

Not so good for kitesurfing as launching in the off-shore breeze can be difficult.

Access/Launching

Most windsurfers launch from the gaol end of the bay where you will find a grassy rigging area, town water & cold showers.

Park right out on the point and use the concrete ramp near the break wall to access the beach.

From the beach the water is smooth and only waist-deep for quite a way out before hitting the small swell wrapping around the heads/break-wall.

Other Activities

This spot has so many things to do including swimming & lazing on the sandy beaches, surfing, snorkelling & scuba diving, fishing (beach & boat), SUPping, sightseeing, visiting places of interest like the historic Trial Bay Goal or the Smoky Cape Lighthouse.

Check out this great video showing what you can expect at this spot….