Oxleys Reef
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Possibly one of the best reef's in port on it's day.
Atmosphere:
It's usually pretty mellow, but drop in or snake a local and prepare to get a beating.
Additional Info:
Take off deep then get a heavy barrel.
Location
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It's located at Oxleys Beach which is around the headland from Towns Beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey, Slab |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Middles
0.30 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
North Wall
0.48 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Town Beach
0.78 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |