North Point Rottnest Island is a surf spot located in the Perth Area, Australia. This spot is known for its big grinding left wave with a sharp hollow inside section. The wave direction is left, and it breaks over a coral reef and sand bottom. The spot is suitable for intermediate surfers due to its challenging conditions, including urchins, rips, undertow, rocks, and the presence of sharks. The wave length ranges from 50 to 150 meters, and it is best surfed during medium to high tides. The surf spot is relatively empty, providing a good escape from the crowds at Rottnest Island. It is situated on the north side of the island, and you can reach it by walking north to the point from Parakeet Bay. The paddle out takes more than 20 minutes, or you can access it by boat. While surfing here, it’s important to respect the locals and check the surf etiquette, especially when surfing crowded spots. Make sure to check your skills before paddling out to ensure the spot and conditions fit your surfing level. Nearby surf spots include Fruit Bowl, Riceys Beach, Stark Bay, Transit Reef, and Piss Head’s. Remember to include keywords like surf, surfing, spot, forecast, report, map, and webcam when searching for more information about North Point Rottnest Island. Respect the locals. Check out the good surf at North Point Rottnest Island in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.
Tides have a significant impact on wave quality at certain surf spots like North Point Rottnest Island, causing conditions to vary throughout the tidal cycle. As the tide moves between high and low, the water depth over the seabed changes, affecting how the waves break. At these spots, high tide usually produce softer, slower waves, while low tide can generate faster, steeper waves. Some spots have specific tide stages when they work best, offering optimal conditions only at certain times of the day.
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There are 83 surf spots within a range of 100 km from North Point Rottnest Island. Use this section to find alternative spots that may be less crowded, better suited for your surfing skills, or offer a better forecast report for the next 7 days. Each spot includes detailed surf reports, forecast updates, and webcam views to help you plan. Whether you're seeking less crowded alternatives or simply exploring a region, the list of nearby surf spots is an essential tool.
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