Red Bluff
Red Bluff is one of Western Australia's most iconic left-handers—a remote reef break on the Quobba coast that delivers hollow, mechanical barrels when SW groundswell lights up the lineup. The wave peels over a shallow limestone ledge with precision, offering rides up to 150 metres on clean days. Getting here requires a long drive from Carnarvon followed by an unsealed road to the basic camping facilities at Quobba Station. The keyhole entry over sharp reef adds to the adventure. For decades, Red Bluff has drawn committed surfers willing to rough it for world-class waves in complete isolation.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 80° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Quobba Station campground. Unsealed road from highway. Keyhole reef entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Red Bluff?
Red Bluff works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Red Bluff?
Offshore wind at Red Bluff blows from the ESE (110°). Anything in the 80° to 150° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Red Bluff?
Red Bluff wants SW swell (180° to 270°) between 0.5m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Red Bluff?
The main season at Red Bluff is May-Aug. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter SW groundswell season. Consistent swell exposure.
How do I get to Red Bluff?
Fly into CVQ, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Quobba Station campground. Unsealed road from highway. Keyhole reef entry.
What kind of wave is Red Bluff?
Red Bluff is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter SW groundswell season. Consistent swell exposure.