Shark Island
Shark Island is Sydney's most punishing wave—a right-hand slab that breaks over an almost-dry rock shelf, producing thick, heavy barrels of cartoonish proportions. The wave is mostly dominated by bodyboarders due to the shallow, square-shaped takeoff that makes standing up nearly suicidal. It only works for two hours either side of high tide, and even then, broken bones and backs are common. This is Sydney's gladiatorial arena: brutal, unforgiving, and spectacular to watch.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Direction range
- 90° - 170°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Offshore range
- 225° - 315°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
- Optimal range
- 1.2m - 2m
- Danger below
- 0.8m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
5/10
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Aug
Autumn-winter. Only surfable 2hrs either side of high tide.
Getting There
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