Pennington Bay Surf Guide

Pennington Bay Surf Guide

Kangaroo Island lies directly south of Adelaide, and as Australia's third largest island, it is responsible for blocking the swell that would otherwise make Adelaide a great surf-city. Being such a big island, and exposed to the full brunt of the Southern Ocean, you just known there's plenty of potential for waves.

A half-hour flight will get you there, or you can take a ferry across. Either way you'll need a car to discover the secrets of the island. Obviously, the southern coast of the island is the go, with the best spots at Vivonne Bay, Rockies, Hanson Bay and Pennington Bay. On the north coast, when there's a bigger swell, you might luck into some fun waves at Stokes Bay.

Pennington Bay is a fun beachbreak which can provide A-frame peaks and long, workable walls. It's located nice and close to American River, the major town on Kangaroo Island, and a good place to base yourself for your surf trip. Camping is also highly recommended.

Kangaroo Island is well known as a great spot for fishing, and for its large seal population. This means the fishing will be good for you too, and hopefully it means the sharks are well fed.