Buffalo Bay (Murpheys)
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Atmosphere:
Can get crowded so get there early.
Additional Info:
One of the well known spots here, that switches on more than alot of the other spots. Pretty much always garaunteed a nice hollow wave.
Location
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Go to Buffalo bay to the parking lot at main beach. On the beach and to the left youll see it.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Buffalo Bay beachbreak
0.12 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Buffalo Bay (Point)
0.33 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Fish Boma
0.92 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |