Port Macquarie locals are fearing their unique surf break is under threat from works to repair its neighbouring breakwall.

The NSW government is looking to upgrade the breakwall, which runs along the Hastings River, to repair and stabilise the structure and meet current safety and accessibility guidelines.

Known as the ‘bodyboarding capital of Australia’, the fear is work will result in a change to the shape at the end of the wall and impact the iconic surf break.

President of the Port Macquarie Surfboard Riders Association Scott Lawrence told Joe Hildebrand the upgrade will see 60 rocks be placed around the tip of the breakwall.

“We believe it’s going to affect the sand flow around into the beach and therefore the quality of the wave.”

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