Abrolhos Islands Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, W, NW
Wind
These are islands, so somewhere it's gonna be offshore.
Surf Height
Chest high-couple feet overhead
Tide
Low to mid
Abrolhos Islands Surf Guide
If you don't like crowds you'll love the Abrolhos Islands. A barren archipelago of 122 coral cays 50 miles off the coast of Geraldton in Western Australia, the Islands are famous for three things. One, they were the site of the first European settlement in Australia (a shipwreck in 1629 that resulted in 125 murders when the crew turned mutinous). Two, fishing for rock lobster. And three, the waves. You'll need to charter a boat and it'll cost you, but the variety of waves and the exhilaration of riding empty reef waves while thousands of protected fish swim beneath you is priceless.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Empty.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good to average.
Shoulder Burn
Light
All reef passes with easy paddle outs.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Sharks, reef, remote.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Jump off the boat, paddle straight into the lineup.
Bottom
Rock reef
Best Season
Winter is strongest, but can get surf year-round.
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