The Surf Window

Bremer Bay

Western Australia, Australia

Beach breakIntermediate

On WA's south coast east of Albany, Bremer Bay sits above a deep underwater canyon that concentrates the Southern Ocean's power, famous worldwide for its killer whale aggregation (the largest known gathering of orcas in Australian waters) and dramatic surf.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–SW 1.5–3m at 14–18s

Wind

N

Light to NE under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Apr–Sep

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The Wave

Type

Beach and reef break

Bottom

Sand and rock

Shape

Powerful peaks on the exposed coast

Length

60–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
  • •Why: Powerful Southern Ocean surf in a remote and wild setting

Hazards

  • •Very remote, 180km from Albany
  • •Orca presence in the area (January–April) creates a surreal experience
  • •Shark risk in remote WA waters

Local Tips

  • •January–April is orca season, watching killer whales from the beach during a surf session is extraordinary
  • •The underwater Bremer Canyon concentrates nutrients, extraordinary marine life
  • •The town is tiny, bring supplies from Albany

Location

Map showing the location of Bremer Bay in Western Australia, Australia

-34.3934, 119.3766