The Surf Window

Steep Point

Western Australia, Australia

Reef breakExpert

The westernmost point of the Australian mainland, Steep Point in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area is one of the most remote surf locations in the country, powerful Indian Ocean swells and complete isolation at the edge of the continent.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

SE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Apr–Oct

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Reef and beach break

Bottom

Rock and sand

Shape

Various, exposed reef and beach peaks around the point

Length

80–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert surfers
  • •Why: Accessible only by 4WD through 100km of sand tracks, complete self-reliance required

Hazards

  • •Extremely remote, 4WD only, 900km from Perth
  • •No phone signal and no assistance available
  • •Shark Bay is a World Heritage Area, major tiger shark presence

Local Tips

  • •The 100km beach drive from Monkey Mia requires a high-clearance 4WD and recovery gear
  • •Shark Bay's dolphin feeding at Monkey Mia is one of Australia's iconic wildlife experiences
  • •Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool (the world's oldest living organisms) are nearby, extraordinary

Location

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

-26.1667, 113.1500