The Farm in Shell Harbour is a fun/mellow beach break breaking over a sand bottom. It usually has well-formed peaky waves with decent sandbanks. It’s a bit of a swell magnet and is nicely exposed to southerly winds. Also offers decent protection from north winds making it a popular spot during summer Northeasterly trade winds. The waves here are pretty easy to surf and can break for up to 100 meters, providing fun sections for manoeuvres.
What are the best surf conditions for The Farm?
Gets good between head-high to overhead. We recommend riding your longboard, standard shortboard or fish here. The Farm is best suited to beginner to advanced surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and can get crowded (8/10) especially on weekends. The best winds for The Farm are Northwest. The best swell direction is from the South.
