Somerton
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Only really works when 30-40 knot winds hit the coast, can sometimes get stormy hollow shorebreak. Park car on esplanade choose your spot and paddle out.
Location
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From Adelaide airport follow the signs to glenelg, keep heading south and the next beach is somerton
| 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 |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Pollution, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Glenelg
0.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Brighton
1.03 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Minda Bank
1.51 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |