Surf: Quality, wedging peaks hit the Ballina North Wall groyne at the Richmond rivermouth in a Duranbah-esque fashion. AKA Lighthouse Beach, there's great wind protection from S winds, but the talented local crew are always on it. Handles more size than the other town beaches to the north like Shelly and Angel, which also get good banks. Environment: That huge flow of freshwater provides a super-highway for both swell and fish, bringing surfers and sharks together. 2015 saw 3 attacks on this stretch including a fatality at Shelly. Avoid early/late/solo missions and join the pack of locals - there's safety in numbers!