Canova Beach
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Apart from that, it's a nice fast wave which is good fun. It often attracts impressive surfers so prepared to be amazed when there's a storm.
Atmosphere:
Watch out the for the locals though, turn a blind eye to drop ins if you don't want a slap. It's like a surfer's ghetto here so just be careful.
Additional Info:
Start paddling out early if it's high tide, coz you might well cut your feet on the rocks or fall down the steep shelf. It's quite a steep wave so angled take-offs are useful.
Location
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I stayed in St.cloud for a holiday, so i drove to Canova from there. Head for Melbourne Beach. When you see signs for Melbourne, look out for a rocky car park with what looks like the start of a pier. Here's where to park and quickly check the surf.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Don't know |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |