The Bluff Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W
Wind
SE, though can handle the prevailing sou-wester onshore that makes a mess of just about every other wave in Western Australia.
Surf Height
Head high-3X overhead+
Tide
Mid tide
The Bluff Surf Guide
Spend two weeks in one of the lux exo-tents, surfing the long backlit tubes and retiring post-session to your deck with an icy Swan Lager and you'll feel as if you're living in some heavenly afterlife. Bliss. To find it, it's 100 km north of Carnarvon. Take the Blow Holes turnoff.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Strictly speaking, no one's a local here. But, like anywhere good, there's ripping lifetime locals. Be cool and they may teach you a lot about this classic wave.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Can get insanely crowded in season.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Incredible wave when its on.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long wave, long paddle.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Sharks, remote location, some rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Right in front of your tent. 4x4 roads.
Bottom
Rock reef
Best Season
Winter is strongest, but can get surf year-round.
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