Tombstones
Tombstones (Tombies) is one of Australia's most serious waves—a long, freight-train left barrel that runs for 300-500 meters along a shallow reef at Gnaraloo Station in remote Western Australia. The wave is named for the tombstone-shaped rock formations on shore and is known for its triple-suck takeoff that requires precise positioning. The location requires a 150km dirt road drive from Carnarvon. Camping at the station puts you in the middle of nowhere with world-class barrels and plenty of sharks for company.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 260°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (155°)
- Offshore range
- 120° - 190°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.8m - 1.8m
- Danger below
- 0.5m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: 150km dirt road from Carnarvon. Camping at station.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May
Best at season transitions. Sep-Nov and Mar-May.