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Cactus

Nullarbor, Australia
🦈Sharks🪨Rocks🏝️Remote🚶Difficult access

Cactus is Australia's most remote quality surf zone—a collection of breaks at the edge of the Nullarbor Plain in South Australia, where the Southern Ocean delivers raw power to an isolated stretch of coastline. The main break is a hollow left that peels along a limestone reef, with nearby spots including the slab Supertubes. Getting here requires a 12-hour drive from Adelaide through desert scrub. The reward is empty lineups, powerful waves, and genuine wilderness surfing. Bring everything—nearest help is hours away.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (225°)
Direction range
190° - 260°
Size range
1.5m - 3m
Ideal period
16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ENE (70°)
Offshore range
30° - 110°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.6m - 1.5m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: 12 hours drive from Adelaide. Remote camping.

Getting There

Airport
ADL
Drive time
720 min

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Winter-spring. Remote Great Australian Bight. Southern Ocean power.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Surf-forecast/Swellnet cross-reference