Cayton Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE
Wind
SW
Surf Height
Thigh high to head and a half.
Tide
At low there's a fringing reef that cuts off the swell.
Cayton Bay Surf Guide
The most famous sandbar - Bunkers - breaks in front of WW2 concrete bunkers and always draws a crowd with its fun walls. In the middle of the bay at the bottom of the slip road you'll find Pumphouse, a high tide patch of rocky reef that can produce some excellent lefts. Around the northern tip of the bay is Cayton Point, a heavy left that heaves into shallow waters over boulders and rocks.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Main beach good for all comers. The Point is more for experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Largely tolerant.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Large local crew.
Spot Rating
Fun
Great spot, can be excellent in regular NE groundswells.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
OK when small.
Water Quality
Clean
OK.
Hazards
Crowd, heavy point with rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Parking in large surf shop car park.
Bottom
Sand, reef and rocky point.
Best Season
Works year round, but best September - November.
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