Wave Quality Rating 3 Type of Wave Reef break Direction of Wave Right & left Bottom Coral reef Difficulty Beginners Crowd Level Busy Hazards Rocks, Sharks General Description Consistent reef break on Rottnest Island. Left and rights break over the rocky reef. Due to its south facing location it gets plenty of swell and can be working when the swell is too small for other breaks on the island. Works on a south or south west swell and offshore in a north or north east wind. Does hold a decent size but can get busy - it is probably the most popular break on the island.
How to get there As there are no cars allowed on the island you have the choice of either the bus (get off at Strickland Bay spot and then have a walk to the beach) or bike. Where to Stay You can stay on the island and it is worth while if you are going to be surfing on the island for a few days. Otherwise stay in the City of Freo and get the ferry that runs throughout the day. Equipment Hire No equipment hire or surf shops on the island. When its Flat? Take in the scenery, take some photos of the Quokkas or have a round of golf. Snorkelling is great around the island and reefs can be reached from the beach.
Just off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is perhaps most famous for its furry resident quokkas, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook its enticing surf spots. The island has over 60 beaches to choose from, but a few surf breaks stand out from the rest. Strickland Bay, Salmon Bay and Stark Bay have well-known breaks, and there are numerous reef breaks on both sides of the island too. Don’t forget to use the designated paths on your way to the beach to help protect fragile dune vegetation. Return to Perth via a tranquil ferry, or stay the night in eco-friendly glamping tents nestled behind the sand dunes.