Whale Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, E, SE
Wind
NW-NE
Surf Height
Waist high-double overhead
Tide
All tides
Whale Beach Surf Guide
The Wedge, at the northern headland and surrounded by Australia's best real estate, is a beautiful, punchy lefthander owned by a crew of very good surfers. There are beachbreaks up and down Whaley, but the Wedge is what you'll be hunting.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Tight knit crew completely dominate the good set waves. Same faces in the water day in, day out. High standard of surfing. Be content with some scraps and the odd set if you're lucky.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Crowded, with a high ability level.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average most of the time.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Moderate.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Strong rips, shallow banks and a tight local crew. Not for the inexperienced when its on. Parking fines.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Beach-front car park. Feed the parking meters too or else you'll get a fat fine. Street parking is free but scarce.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Summer
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