Black Head

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A great wave for the experienced when its pumping but doesn't turn on too often. Unless your checking it all the time the chances of scoring this wave at its full potential are low.

Atmosphere:
This wave barreling as wide as it is high onto inches of water over the cunji covered reef is a rare phenomenon only the dedicated have experienced. When its breaking properly it really can be a gnarly wave. The rest of the time it is an average point break.

Additional Info:
When the swell, wind and sand banks all align (which is rare), a grinding right hander breaks along a rock/sand bottom with hollow, ledgey barrels to be had. Easy parking, be mindful of locals.

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A wave that rarely breaks but can get fast and hollow barrels when its on. Only for experienced riders as it breaks out the front of a headland and involves a rock entry.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypePoint break
DirectionRight
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Fast
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionWest
Swell directionSouth
Swell size5ft-6ft - 8ft+
TideMid and high tide
Tide movementRising and falling tides
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendCrowded
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks

Videos

None

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