Pelican Beach Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SE, S

Wind

NW

Surf Height

Shoulder high-double overhead plus

Tide

All tides

Pelican Beach Surf Guide

Pelican is nice and protected from the prevailing summer northeast winds. It has a rock bottom covered in sand that produces A-frame peaks. A left-hander works off the point in east or northeast swells.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Mostly easy going, a bit hectic on weekends.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Pretty empty during the week, gets hectic on weekends.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Typically a below average spot but sometimes gets fun.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Moderate.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

Car break ins, bit isolated.

Access

Fairly remote beach car park with several long tracks leading to the beach.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

Winter

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