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Thirroul Reef

About

Mad break when it works, it can be really hollow with a decent spit.

Additional Info:
The reef is only inches underneath you and has holes all through it.

Location

Access

Breaks on the north end of Thirroul beach.

Getting there

Walk: Instant access (<5 min)
Public access: Yes
4x4 required: Unknown
Boat required: Unknown

Wave characteristics

Type: Reef (rocky)
Direction: Left
Bottom: Flat rocks
Power: Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun, Slab
Frequency: Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal length: Short (<50m)
Good day length: Short (<50m)

Ideal conditions

Wind direction: NorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell direction: SouthEast
Swell size: Less than 3ft - 6ft+
Tide: Mid and high tide
Tide movement: Rising tide

Crowd

Week: Few surfers
Weekend: Few surfers

Dangers

Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks

Videos

None

Nearby spots

Thirroul

0.12 miles away

Direction: Right and left
Bottom: Sandy
Frequency: Very consistent (150+ days/year)

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Austinmer pools

0.48 miles away

Direction: Right
Bottom: Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand
Frequency: Regular (100 days/year)

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Austinmer Beach

0.54 miles away

Direction: Right and left
Bottom: Sandy with rock
Frequency: Regular (100 days/year)

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