Blaketown Wedge Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, W
Wind
E, NE
Surf Height
Waist high-well overhead
Tide
Lower, incoming
Blaketown Wedge Surf Guide
Check out the southern breakwater built at the mouth of the Grey River and you'll find one of the best setups on the west coast. This place is the real deal, particularly in clean, long period swells and light offshore winds. The Wedge takes its name from the Oceanside suburb of Blaketown, and if you get this place when it's on, you're not likely to forget that fact. Pulling up at the car park with a brisk offshore and watching the wedge unload with a pristine A-frame, is definitely a sight to behold. From five feet up the wedge can really turn it on. It's predominantly a right, with longer walls and perhaps a slightly rounder tube. The lefts are definitely shorter but can also be punchier and can add some nice variety to your session.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced when it's cranking
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Cruisy.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Only really gets busy when it gets good on weekends
Spot Rating
Fun
Considered one of the best waves on the West Coast.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Only bad on a proper swell.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty good
Hazards
Bouncing off the bottom.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
All year
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