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Go high tide.
Northeast offshore is the clean lane, and SSW swell is the center of the call.
Surf GuideWestern Australia
Strickland Bay
Strickland Bay, also known as Strickos, is Rottnest Island's signature reef bay and one of WA's most consistent surf breaks, with heavy A-frame waves over shallow reef and a clear world-class event pedigree. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Strickland Bay in Western Australia.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationWestern Australia, AU
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The reef dries fast if the water is too low, so keep this one to the more committed end of the island lineup.
Access is by bus, bike, or the Wardan Nara Bidi trail, and the break can draw a crowd on good days.
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