South Point
South Point is an accessible left-hand point break near Gracetown that offers forgiving walls for beginner to intermediate surfers. One of the few Margaret River breaks that still works in a southwest wind, making it a reliable option when the main breaks are blown out. The wave wraps around the rocky point and peels along the inside, offering long rides on clean days. Rarely crowded.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 280°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Walk from Gracetown. Short track to the point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at South Point?
South Point handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at South Point?
Offshore wind at South Point blows from the ESE (110°). Anything in the 70° to 150° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at South Point?
South Point wants WSW swell (200° to 280°) between 0.6m and 2.5m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf South Point?
The main season at South Point is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec. Best winter. One of the few spots that still works in a SW wind.
How do I get to South Point?
Fly into PER, then allow about 185 minutes by road. Walk from Gracetown. Short track to the point.
What kind of wave is South Point?
South Point is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Best winter. One of the few spots that still works in a SW wind.
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