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Northwest is the clean offshore lane, south-southwest swell is the main trigger, tide is secondary with a slight mid-cycle clean-up, summer is often flat, and the break stays rare even when it turns on.
Surf GuideSouth Australia
Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies)
Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) is a rare Penneshaw reef break beside one of Kangaroo Island's best-known landmarks. When a south-southwest swell lines up with northwest wind, it can offer a quiet little session with rocks and sharks to respect. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Frenchman's Rock (Frenchies) in South Australia.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationSouth Australia, AU
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The reef and rocks need respect, and crowds are usually not the issue.
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