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.
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Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Walk from Gracetown boat ramp.
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Winter months best. SW groundswell essential. Summer swells smaller but rideable.
🌿 Gracetown left • Beginner friendly • Works in onshore
🌊 When Margs is too small • Big wave testing ground • Serious sharks, serious waves
🏔️ Australia's biggest wave • 2km offshore • Margaret River power
🔪 Gracetown reef • Very consistent • Uncrowded
⚠️ Australia's heaviest slab • Square barrels of doom • Helmets mandatory
🦈 Indian Ocean power • Multiple world-class breaks • Bring your shark shields