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Level 6/10

Lefthanders

Gracetown, Australia
🦈Sharks🪸Sharp reef🪨Rocks

Lefthanders is a quality reef break near Gracetown that offers one of the Margaret River region's best left-hand waves. The wave breaks along a rock shelf, producing long, workable walls with barrel sections when the swell is solid. While less famous than the Box or North Point, Lefthanders delivers a more user-friendly experience for competent surfers. The area is known for Great White shark activity, so most surfers use personal deterrents and surf in groups. When SW swells pulse through, this wave turns on with power and consistency.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (225°)
Direction range
200° - 270°
Size range
1m - 3m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
45° - 135°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low to mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.3m

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Walk from Gracetown boat ramp.

Getting There

Airport
PER
Drive time
265 min

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Winter months. SW groundswell essential.

Data Quality

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Verified by Surfline, local reports