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Surf GuideVictoria
Castle Cove
Castle Cove is the lookout bay below the Great Ocean Road cliffs near Glenaire and Johanna, with Castle Cove Lookout and Sentinel Rock Lookout above a reef-and-sand surf zone. It is a recognizable western Victoria surf check rather than just a scenic cove, and the wave can look smaller from the bluff than it feels once you are in the water. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Castle Cove in Victoria.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationVictoria, AU
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Use the Castle Cove lookout and roadside access off the Great Ocean Road, then watch the bay and reef line carefully before paddling.
The reef and sand mix can create abrupt drops, rips, and swirling currents, and the lineup can get busy when it is on.
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