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.
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The Wave
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.
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Lineup Guide
The reef and rocks need respect, and crowds are usually not the issue.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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