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NNW is the clean lane at the Bluff end.
NE still works for the broader 13th Beach zone.
Surf GuideVictoria
13th Beach-The Bluff
13th Beach-The Bluff is the Bluff-end reef section of the 13th Beach run, where reef-modified peaks and SW pulses can line up into a powerful Surf Coast session. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 13th Beach-The Bluff in Victoria.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationVictoria, AU
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SW swell is the main trigger, mid tide is the safest window, and low tide can get sharp on the reef ledges.
Use the Barwon Heads-Torquay Rd access points or Bluff-end carparks, and expect rips, rocks, and crowd pressure when the swell magnet is on.
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