Broken Head Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

E,NE, SE, S.

Wind

S, SW, W, NW.

Surf Height

Shoulder high-double overhead.

Tide

Low to medium tide.

Broken Head Surf Guide

A good, occasionally hollow right hand point break that breaks over a sand/rock bottom. Can get insanely good, though it is dependent on sand. Plenty of room to wander up the beach if the point isn't pumping.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced depending on size.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Established surf community.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Moderate to heavy.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun for everyone.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Moderate/heavy.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean.

Hazards

Sharks and crowds.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Foil, Bodysurfing, Bodyboard

Access

Park and walk.

Bottom

Sand and rock.

Best Season

Breaks year round.

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