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Blacknose Point
Blacknose Point is Portland's famous exposed right-hand point beyond Discovery Bay, a fairly consistent west-coast point break that comes alive on winter south-southwest swell and west-southwest wind. It is accessible from town, but crowding, rocks, rips, sharks, and the long paddle back on bigger days are part of the Blacknose deal. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Blacknose Point in Victoria.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationVictoria, AU
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Use the Portland side access and parking, then treat the point as a real west-coast mission rather than a casual beach check.
Expect crowding, rocks, rips, sharks, seals, and a longer paddle back on bigger days.
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