Melba Parade
Edit SpotAbout
I like this spot.
Atmosphere:
Great beach water is so blue and the waves are easy to take off on.
Additional Info:
Great spot to surf, Locals are generally friendly just don't drop in!!!
Location
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Drive down the Great Ocean Road through Anglesea and Point Roadknight, then turn left down O'donohue Rd the follow that to the end and turn left down Melba Parade and there is a number of access's.
| 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 | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Soapys
0.74 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Hut Gulley (Guvvos)
0.78 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Roadnight point
0.88 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |