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
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m
- 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.
Best Season
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter SW groundswell season. Consistent swell exposure.