Green Point is a scenic coastal headland at Angourie on the North Coast of NSW, where grassy bluffs overlook a protected rocky shoreline and sandy beach. The reef-fringed edges and clear temperate waters offer excellent snorkelling around rock platforms teeming with fish, squid, and octopus. Known locally as a prime whale-watching and dolphin-spotting vantage point, the underwater terrain features seagrass beds, rocky crevices, and shallow gutters that harbour diverse marine life. The calm conditions inside the point often provide clearer water than the open beaches, making it a rewarding spot for intermediate snorkellers exploring north from Yamba.
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Wave Height 0.5 mSwell Period 6.3 sWind Speed 4.7 knPrecipitation 0.0 mmTidal Phase slack
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Moderate risk: Rip currents adjacent to reef
Rip currents can develop alongside the rocky shoreline, especially on pushing tides, which may carry unwary snorkellers out from the sheltered edges.
Low risk: Swell surge around the point
Moderate to large southerly swells wrap around the headland, creating surging conditions over the rock platforms that can push snorkellers against rocks if not careful.
Low risk: Rock platform sharp edges
Exposed and submerged rock platforms with barnacle-encrusted edges pose a cutting hazard when entering or exiting the water, particularly in swell.
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Green Point is located at the southern end of Angourie, approximately 5 km south of Yamba on the NSW North Coast. From Yamba, take the Pacific Highway south and turn into Angourie Road, then follow to the end near Spooky Beach. Parking is available at the Green Point carpark just off Angourie Road, with a short walk across the grassy headland to the rocky shoreline entry points.
Parking & facilities
Unsealed carpark at the end of Angourie Road, space for approximately 20 vehicles. Fills up on weekends and during summer holidays.
parking
Free access. No entry fee.
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