Boranup Beach
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Definately worth the drive when Margaret River is either too big or too crowded
Atmosphere:
Kind of isolated, but some quality waves
Additional Info:
This break works on sand bars which move around often, so check out the local conditions carefully from the beach.
Location
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Go to Boranup Drive from Caves Road - then take 4x4 tracks to North Point and Boranup Beach - situated at the northern end of Hamelin Bay
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Conto springs
4.05 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
albinos
6.09 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |