Ball Bay
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Drive down the steep winding road, park at the bottom of the hill.
Probably the best wave on the island, Ball Bay is found at the southern end of a deep water bay. It needs a big swell from the south or east to wrap in and unfortunately doesn't break that often, but it is a good spot to check if the south side is maxed out. It is usually pretty clean due to its sheltered position. When it turns on it is a classy righthand point break reminiscent of Noosa National Park or Lennox. At 3 foot or below it breaks too close to the rocks and is an exercise in boulder-dodging, so it is best at 4-8ft. It is a walled-up wave that hugs the rocks and gets faster as you surf down the line, eventually closing out. It is best suited to open face carves, with a hollow tube you are lucky to make it out of on the inside.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Don't know |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Don't know |
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| Weekend | Don't know |
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