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Best Albany surf spots
Surf spots in Albany WA.
The south coast is changeable, so some breaks only work for a short time.
In autumn and winter, offshore winds fan the beaches and winter swells.
The "Search" will reward the keen surfer.
Below we list the most likely breaks to find the perfect wave.
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This beach is 20 minutes drive from Albany in a westerly direction. Beach access with 4x4 only. Shifting peaks and beach breaks on a lower swell and northerly wind.
45 mins West of Denmark Beach access: via Parry's Beach caravan park, 4x4 only onto beach. Long sandy beach traverses river-mouth at times. A north westerly wind delivers off-shore conditions. Parry's handles swell in a range up to 2m. Shifting beach breaks.
This beach is located within the William Bay National Park approximately 15 minutes from Denmark. Sand banks form over reef. Works in a small swell, usually in summer.
The locals call it "Nannas". Drive 25 minutes east along Lower King Road out of Albany. Surf is found on occasion towards the East of the beach. Great swimming also in the lagoon just beyond the island.
This beach is located nearby Parry's Campground (45 minutes drive from Denmark). Walk down steps to bay for surf and beach fishing. This is a fickle beach for surf, but when it works it can be worth the drive.
South Coast Surfing lesson lead instructor: Mike Neunuebel, accredited surfing instructor. MOB 0401 349 854 PH 08 9848 2057 (message)
find surf spots on the South Coast of western australia
The Southern Ocean offers up great surf on the South Coast of WA all year round with bigger swells during winter and spring. Find great surf to the West and East of Albany. Closest and most reliable surf near Albany is at Muttonbird Beach. Drive to the look-out and check the beach before driving down to lower carpark on beach. Gravel road access to the beach is accessible for most vehicles although this track can be degraded by the end of winter, so check first with other drivers. Let tyres down for beach driving, 4x4 to more breaks within a few minutes of the car-park.