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Powerful, barreling, beast of a wave. At 3 metres this is a VERY serious wave.
Atmosphere:
South Australia is synonymous with sharks and heavy locals and this break is no exception. This reef is very sharp and shallow.
Additional Info:
Paddle for your life as you want to get into this wave early.
Booties are essential in this area.
Location
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Near a lighthouse in Port MacDonnel
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Don't know |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Gates
0.77 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Mokes
0.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Cape Northumberland
1.69 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |