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North-half offshore wind is the clean lane, the best swell sits in the west to south sector, and the key check is how the banks stand up as the tide moves.
Surf GuideVictoria
Johanna
Johanna is one of Victoria's classic heavy beachbreaks, a long Otway Coast run of sand that picks up far more swell than most nearby beaches. It is a powerful, experienced-surfers wave with multiple peaks, plenty of moving water, and the kind of punch that rewards a solid board and a committed paddle. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Johanna in Victoria.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationVictoria, AU
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Use the Johanna Beach day-visitor or campground access off the Great Ocean Road and expect a long exposed paddle from the beach.
Rips, sharks, strong currents, submerged obstacles, slippery rocks, and crowd pressure are the main hazards when the swell is up.
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