Blackmans Bay

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About

It's a good, fun wave and a good barrel if you are a bodyboarders. Close to shops as well as other breaks.

Additional Info:
It's popular with bodyboarders so watch out. If its big it will break onto a rock shelf so be careful of nasty wipeouts. Good wave overall

Location
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Access

As you come through Kingston turn left down blowhole road on the hill above blackmans bay. Then stop as you reach a rise above the beach.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeBeach break
DirectionRight and left
BottomFlat rocks with sand
PowerHollow, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell directionSouth, SouthEast
Swell sizeLess than 3ft - 12ft
TideMid and high tide
Tide movementFalling tide
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

None

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Clifton Beach

0.23 miles away

Direction:Right and left
Bottom:Sandy
Frequency:Don't know
Howrah Beach

9.02 miles away

Direction:Right and left
Bottom:Sandy with rock
Frequency:Rarely breaks (5 days/year)
The Blowhole

10.12 miles away

Direction:Left
Bottom:Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.)
Frequency:Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)