Surfside, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Surfside, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Surfside |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.69501 |
| Longitude | 150.19951 |
| Population | 1,341 |
| Density | 487.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2536 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 223 km south-southwest |
Surfside is a locality in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,341. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 487.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 223 km south-southwest of Sydney. Surfside is located at 35.6950°S, 150.1995°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2536. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Surfside unfurls along a strip of coast where the ochre earth meets the restless Pacific. It lies 114.1 km south-south-east of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 158°T), and is situated 3.0 km east-north-east of Batemans Bay. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: low-lying dunes, softened by sea grass and the persistent whisper of the wind, give way to a gentle rise that surveys the shimmering expanse of water. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, cling to the slopes, their leaves rustling a dry, melodic tune that mingles with the distant roar of the surf. The air itself carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this edge of the continent. The colour palette is muted yet rich – sandy beiges, muted greens, and the deep, ever-changing blue of the sea under a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out azure to a dramatic, bruised purple at dusk.
This stretch of coastline, historically shaped by the ebb and flow of the sea and the quiet industriousness of its inhabitants, has a character all its own. While Surfside might not boast grand pronouncements of its past, its story is told in the weathered timber of older homes and the enduring spirit of those who have made their living from the surrounding waters and fertile land. Fishing boats, their paint faded by sun and salt, still bob in sheltered inlets, a quiet testament to a local economy that has long depended on the bounty of the sea. Beyond the immediate coastal fringe, the land offers up rich pastures, supporting a gentle agricultural pulse that underpins the region's quiet prosperity. The proximity to larger centres means Surfside maintains a relaxed, unhurried pace, a place where the rhythm of life is still dictated by the tides and the seasons, a peaceful haven for those who seek solace by the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Surfside, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Surfside, in the Eurobodalla Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Surfside includes the postcode (2536), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Eurobodalla Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Surfside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |