The Surf Window

Injidup

Western Australia, Australia

Reef breakAdvanced

In Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park south of Yallingup, Injidup is a powerful left-hand reef that breaks over granite in a beautiful national park setting, one of the Margaret River region's quality spots that rewards surfers willing to walk the cliff path.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–S 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s

Wind

NE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

Apr–Sep

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Reef break

Bottom

Granite rock

Shape

Left-hander along the reef, fast and powerful

Length

80–150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
  • •Why: Powerful Southern Ocean reef break over granite, not forgiving of mistakes

Hazards

  • •Sharp granite rock
  • •Difficult access via cliff path, injuries mean long extraction
  • •Strong currents in bigger swells

Local Tips

  • •The cliff walk from the car park takes 10–15 minutes, tough with large boards
  • •The Injidup Spa Retreat has a well-known restaurant with views over the break
  • •Sits between Yallingup and Margaret River, combine with the region's world-class wineries

Location

Map showing the location of Injidup in Western Australia, Australia

-33.5583, 115.0417