Widemouth Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, WSW
Wind
E, SE
Surf Height
Waist high to head and a half.
Tide
Works through the tides.
Widemouth Bay Surf Guide
Widemouth Bay is essentially two stretches of sand that become one long beach as the tide drops out. Black Rock is a large patch of reef on the southern end and Camel Rock is a large patch of reef to the north. Both can produce quality waves, with long lefts and rights.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all especially when small.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive on reefs.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Reefs get busy when good. Beach popular in summer.
Spot Rating
Fun
Popular spot that can produce excellent peaks and long walls in a clean swell.
Shoulder Burn
Light
OK when small.
Water Quality
Clean
Good.
Hazards
Crowds and rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
There are two car parks, one at the northern and one at the southern end.
Bottom
Sand with large expanses of reef and occasional fingers of rock.
Best Season
September - October is the golden time.
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