Garretstown

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Garretstown surfspot characteristics

Swell Window
SE | SW
Optimal Swell Direction
SW
Swell Size
2ft - 12ft
Breaks over
sand
Wave type
beach
Wave direction
left | right
Optimal Wind Direction
NE
Best Tides at
low | mid

More about Garretstown surfspot

Best at low. Dangerous at high, iron remains of groynes in middle. Bad rip at west end. Rumoured reef at west end when big and clean.

General: Garretstown consists of two beaches, within proximity to rocky, unsurfable reefs. Tides: low to mid Size: Chest to overhead. Wind: N-NE Swell: S-SW Works with windswells. Bottom: Sand with exposed rock slabs. Paddling: Not far off the beach. Spot Rating: Fun wedges when sand aligns with swell.

Beginners should avoid as rips and exposed rock make hazards for those without control.

R604

Park in front.

Breaks all year round but will go flat in the summer.

Crowd Factor: Not a factor. Local Vibe: Friendly.

Average beachbreak with large beginner population when small. Better waves to be had elsewhere.

Very clean.

Exposed rocks, Rips.

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