Surf: The usual beachbreak that locals ride is the Back Beach down to Tarcoola, whenever conditions don’t suit the reefs. Sloppy close-outs and little shape are the norm but every now and then the stretch can turn on some fast walls and some sucky shorebreak further down the beach. Protection from northerlies. Environment: Despite Backers lack of quality, it still gets quite crowded with all types of craft and ability.