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Hungry Head, Urunga

Nsw 2455
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PATROLLED BEACH

Beach number: nsw118
Includes beaches: Hungry Head
State/Region: NSW - Urunga
Beach name: HUNGRY HEAD
General Beach Hazard Rating: 6
Least hazardous: 1-3
Moderately hazardous: 4-6
Highly hazardous: 7-8
Extremely hazardous: 9-10
Hazard rating refers to physical beach and surf conditions ONLY and does not include potentially dangerous marine life.
Beach

The main Hungry Head beach (NSW 118) continues south of the head for 2 km to some low rocks and a small creek mouth. This is the town beach for Urunga (population 3000) located 2.5 km to the north. The Urunga SLSC was established toward the northern end of the beach in 1925. The beach has maintained its natural setting with the only development being a park and picnic area on the headland and the surf club tucked in between the head and the usually closed mouth of Dalhousie Creek (Fig. 61). South of the creek mouth the beach is backed by dunes, the North Coast railway and the deflected Dalhousie Creek. Wave average 1.5 m and result in a single attached bar with rips occurring every 200-300 m including in front of the surf club.

 

Swimming

Three moderately exposed beach usually dominated by beach rips, with several rocks and reefs also present off the boundaries. The best location at the patrolled Hungry Head beach.

 

Surfing

The reef off Hungry Head is a popular destination for local and travelling surfers. It can provide both left and right-handers. Also there are numerous beach breaks up the beach requiring 4WD.

 

Fishing

The South Wall and the rocks at Hungry and Wenonah heads are all popular, together with beach fishing in between, with boat launched from Wenonah Head. The beach provides worms and pippis, while the surf is fished for tailor, whiting, mulloway and bream. The north beach is accessible by 4WD north of Hungry Head.

 

Carpark

Type: Formal parking area
Spaces: 40

 

SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.

Weather
Today
24°
wind
S/17 km/h
 
  • Thu
    26°
    N/A
  • Fri
    27°
    19°
  • Sat
    26°
    21°
  • Sun
    27°
    21°
  • Mon
    28°
    20°
  • Tue
    29°
    20°
COFFS HARBOUR (26 km) issued at 10:30 (EST)
Water
26
Issued at Thu, February 23 07:01
Swell Forecast
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
  • PM
  • AM
  • PM
  • AM
  • PM
  • SE
    0.9 m
  • SE
    0.9 m
  • SE
    0.8 m
  • SE
    0.7 m
  • ENE
    0.7 m
4 km from Urunga issued at Wed, February 22 23:00 (EST)
 
Today's Tide
  • Low
    3:52
    0.46m
  • High
    10:12
    1.73m
  • Low
    16:29
    0.35m
  • High
    22:39
    1.57m
 
Newcastle issued at Wed, February 22 10:00 (Local Time)
UV Index
11
 

Hungry Head Beach (Lifeguards)

Beach Name of location of organisation Hungry Head

Beach Key of base location nsw118


Urunga Surf Life Saving Club

Organisation Colours Blue and Gold

Club Cap Description Blue and Gold Striped

Physical Address Hungry Head Road, Urunga, NSW, 2455

Postal Address PO Box 12, URUNGA, NSW, 2455

Phone 0266556869

Email bellonew@westnet.com.au

Website www.urungaslsc.com.au

Beach Name of location of organisation Hungry Head

Beach Key of base location nsw118

Description of Service Provider Established 3rd December 1946

*Although SLSA has tried to ensure that this information is accurate, as it has been provided by surf life saving club(s) and/or other organisations, SLSA takes no responsibility for its accuracy. Please contact the entity(s) displayed directly if you need any further information. .

Urunga Surf Life Saving Club

04 February to 01 April
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm


06 April to 25 April
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm


24 September to 09 October
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm


15 October to 18 December
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm


24 December to 29 January
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm



Hungry Head Beach (Lifeguards)

21 December to 26 January
  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thurs
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm


06 April to 26 April
  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thurs
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm


24 September to 09 October
  • Mon
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thurs
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm


Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012

This week's beach service information

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Urunga Surf Life Saving Club

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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.

HUNGRY HEAD Statistics July 2011 - June 2012
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Beach Totals: 12 3 1073
 
Breakdown of statistics by organisation
Hungry Head Beach (Lifeguards)
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Total: 976
 
Breakdowns: 378Swimmers Advised/Warned
67Craft Users Advised/Warned
332Beach Users Advised/Warned
199Warning Signs Erected
 
Urunga Surf Life Saving Club
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Total: 12 3 97
 
Breakdowns: 3No Gear 2Minor Cuts/Abrasions 1Shark Alarm
7Rescue Tube 1Other 96Preventions
2Rescue Board