Blackmans Bay
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It's a good, fun wave and a good barrel if you are a bodyboarders. Close to shops as well as other breaks.
Additional Info:
It's popular with bodyboarders so watch out. If its big it will break onto a rock shelf so be careful of nasty wipeouts. Good wave overall
Location
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As you come through Kingston turn left down blowhole road on the hill above blackmans bay. Then stop as you reach a rise above the beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Howrah Beach
9.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
The Blowhole
10.12 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |