Kalbarri
Western Australia, Australia
Beach breakIntermediate
On WA's mid-west coast, Kalbarri sits at the mouth of the Murchison River where dramatic red gorges meet the Indian Ocean, the surf here delivers quality beach and reef breaks in a national park setting famous for wildflowers and extraordinary gorge country.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s
Wind
SE
Light to E under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Apr–Sep
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach and reef break
Bottom
Sand and rock
Shape
Multiple peaks along the coast
Length
60–120m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced
- •Why: Consistent mid-west coast surf with limited assistance in a remote national park
Hazards
- •Remote, Kalbarri is 600km north of Perth
- •Reef sections at the point breaks
- •Shark risk increases in remote WA coastal areas
Local Tips
- •Jakes Point is the main surf spot, a quality right-hander off the point
- •Kalbarri National Park's Z-Bend Gorge and Nature's Window are extraordinary, world-class geology
- •Wildflower season (August–October) turns the surrounding landscape extraordinary
Location
-27.7110, 114.1638