It may not have the same reputation as Margaret River and Bells Beach, but Merewether can certainly hold its own.
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In the 36 year history of professional surfing at Newcastle there has never been a local winner of the men's event. In the 2020 Surfest Newcastle Pro final, Julian Wilson and Ryan Callinan battled it out for an epic showdown for the title. The two Merewether surfers tied and the trophy ended up going to Julian based off of residual scores.
It may not have the same reputation as Margaret River and Bells Beach, but Merewether can certainly hold its own.
A novelty left rip bowl formed after a 40,000-ton coal ship was grounded at Nobby's beach in 2007.
Wilko's Infamous 2016 Newcastle victory propelled his back-to-back Championship Tour wins at Snapper and Bells.
The superheat to end all others happened in 2000 when every World Title winner since 1976 went head-to-head in a heat for the ages.