Cyclops
Cyclops is one of the most terrifying waves in the world—an ultra-shallow slab that breaks over a barely submerged reef shelf near Esperance on Western Australia's remote south coast. The wave breaks in water so shallow that riders are launched over dry reef, and the consequences of a wipeout are severe. Accessible only by boat from the Cape Le Grand area, Cyclops explodes when solid SW groundswells hit the shelf, producing thick, square barrels that close out in seconds. This is strictly experts-only territory where miscalculation can be fatal.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 270°
- Size range
- 2m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Boat or jet ski access only from near Cape Le Grand/Cape Arid area east of Esperance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cyclops?
Cyclops works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Cyclops?
Offshore wind at Cyclops blows from the NE (45°). Anything in the 0° to 90° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cyclops?
Cyclops wants SSW swell (180° to 270°) between 2m and 4m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Cyclops?
The main season at Cyclops is Mar-May. A secondary window runs Jun, Jul. Autumn provides best combo of swell and lighter winds.
How do I get to Cyclops?
Fly into EPR, then allow about 60 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $400 USD). Boat or jet ski access only from near Cape Le Grand/Cape Arid area east of Esperance.
What kind of wave is Cyclops?
Cyclops is a slab break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 10/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-May
Secondary: Jun, Jul
Autumn provides best combo of swell and lighter winds.