Black Rock is Phillip Island's reef break reward—a quality right-hander that peels over volcanic rock with surprising precision when clean southwest groundswells march in from the Southern Ocean. The wave can barrel properly on the right combination of tide and swell, offering a reef break alternative to the island's sandy beach options. The seal colony nearby means shark awareness is essential, and the water temperature demands serious wetsuit commitment, but Black Rock delivers genuine Victorian reef quality for those willing to seek it out.
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Rocky entry. Check tide.
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Best on clean SW groundswell.
Verified by Victoria surf community
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions