Soapys
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Average wave, good for beginners and totally uncrowded.
Atmosphere:
small, short, powerless right hander with a few workable sections. Only surfed when the other beaches are blown out.
Additional Info:
Pretty ordinary type of wave, only really surfed when the other beaches are blown out. However, it is a great wave for beginners, which is almost totally uncrowded.
Location
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Walk from point Roadknight or Anglesea main beach. The wave is a right hander located between the two beaches. You cant miss it, just look for the big slippery rock (hence the name soapys).
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Anglesea
0.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Melba Parade
0.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Roadnight point
0.78 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |