The Womb
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This spot is an interesting variation on Left Handers, which is situated about 500 metres north of the Womb, and you'll sometimes see a surfer or two come from the Gracetown side to try something a little heavier. Can be quite a photogenic wave on it's day.
Atmosphere:
The vibe at the Womb is generally friendly, even between boogie boarders and surfers. But as always, the locals know their spot, and due respect is needed.
Additional Info:
The Womb is a short but punchy wave that often attracts boggie boarders, but also has plenty to offer stand ups with balls of steel. The take off pitches you straight into the barrel, so no lazy stand ups here. Once your up, you're treated to a relatively short and intense barrel section that may spit you out, or alternatively, will meet with the wave that breaks the opposite way, forcing you to pull out or get nailed in the tube. Some amazing barrels can be had here on clean days with the break starting to really turn on above head height. This spot can be dangerous though, with more than one pro surfer needing to visit hospital after sampling the innards of this beast.
Location
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This spot is about 400 metres north of Ellenbrook Bombie. From Caves Road, drive down Ellenbrook Road (about 6 Km south of Gracetown Turn off). When your at the beach, walk North past the Big wave spot (The bombie gets almost as big a Margarets Main break some days).
Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Reef (rocky) |
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Direction | Left |
Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
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Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
Tide | Mid and high tide |
Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
Week | Few surfers |
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Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.56 miles away
Direction: | Left |
Bottom: | Boulders |
Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.55 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |