Surf: General: Beachbreak in the eastern lee side of the harbour breakwater. It can have long, rolling waves at low tide in big southwesterly swell or windswell. Gets dumpy at high when it breaks onto shingle. Tides: Not high. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: N Swell: SW Bottom: Sand and shingle. Paddling: Easy paddle out. Spot Rating: Long, rolling waves, occasional walling section. Access: Monmouth Beach car park short walk to west of bay. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Pretty quiet, popular with SUPs. Local Vibe: Chilled. Environment: Good - except after heavy rains. Hazards: Watch out for rips when big. Season: December - February - needs those big swells to come to life.