Continent |
Australia |
Country |
Australia |
Next Big City |
Warrnambool |
Next Town |
Port Fairy |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Reefs |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Big wave spot. Massive sets roll in off Bass Stait about 1.5km out and break and reform right into the beach. Flat in between waves and generally 1-200m between waves.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Not that spectacular. White sand. Launch area is small on high tide. No hard object though.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Normal |
Full wetsuit required. Air about 22°C, water about 16°C.
Best Months: |
September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
SW, WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Need SW or West for proper wave riding (side/onshore). To gusty side/offshore. Spring is best time for these winds. Need strong SW which happens from September through to December. Can blow at other times but not as reliable.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Out the back of the Port Fairy Golf Club. Port Fairy is a very popular tourist village, 280 km West of Melbourne.
Rules |
None |
Advanced spot only. Beginners will get worked. These waves are big and will punish you if you stuff up.