The Surf Window

North Point

Western Australia, Australia

Reef breakExpert

A powerful, right-hand limestone reef break in the Margaret River region, intense, hollow, and demanding, with the raw consequence that defines surfing in this part of Western Australia.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

March–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Sharp limestone reef

Shape

Hollow, fast right, barrel sections throughout

Length

100–175m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert
  • •Why: Shallow, sharp reef and significant power make it unforgiving for anyone below expert level.

Hazards

  • •Sharp limestone reef
  • •Shark activity in the region
  • •Strong current
  • •Remote location

Local Tips

  • •Less visited than Main Break and The Box, a reward for those willing to explore the coast further.
  • •Pairs well with a visit to Main Break on the same session if conditions are right.

Location

Map showing the location of North Point in Western Australia, Australia

-33.9450, 115.0050