Flat rock
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Fun
Atmosphere:
great amitherter fun waves but don't go out there alone, watch out for the sharks
Unreal mid week, uncrowded, warm water.
Additional Info:
peaky fast powerfull wave, lots of fun great place to improve you surefing
Actually it's a pretty mellow righthander over sand. Can have some very long rides, rarely hollow. Go the ones that look like closeouts.
Paddle out off the rock shelf about half way out the point. Watch where the locals paddle out from.
Location
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turn off highway through ballina and ur there
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Shelly beach
0.11 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Black Head
1.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Backsides
1.51 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |