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North to northwest offshore winds clean it up, a solid south-southwest swell is the named trigger, and low-to-mid tide on the rise is the dependable window.
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Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock is a marquee Cape Otway right-hand point/reef break near The Springs on the Great Ocean Road, known for hollow down-the-line sections, a rocky feel, and the Winkipop comparison when a solid south-southwest pulse meets the right tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cathedral Rock in Victoria.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationVictoria, AU
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Access is off the Great Ocean Road near The Springs/Broadbent Road parking above Cathedral Rock Beach.
The lineup is rock- and reef-influenced, with strong rips and a cleaner west-channel paddle route.
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