The Wave
North-northeast to northeast wind is the clean lane, southwest swell is the main trigger, and lower to mid tide is best.
Surf GuideVictoria
13th Beach-The Beacon
The Beacon is the stronger eastern end of 13th Beach near Barwon Heads, a reef-modified beachbreak that can throw solid shape when the sand and swell line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 13th Beach-The Beacon in Victoria.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationVictoria, AU
Forecast
- Waves 8-13 ft
- Period 10 s
- Wind W 12 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The Beacon end gets bigger than the rest of the beach, and the rocks and reef make the lineup less forgiving.
Expect a short walk from the Beacon access point, a crowd on good days, and a fast, punchy beachbreak rather than a mellow cruiser.
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