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Northwest wind and northwest swell are the core signal, with a falling tide helping the sandbar shape.
Surf GuideVictoria
Yellow Buoys
Yellow Buoys is a rare Mornington Peninsula sandbar check that wakes up on stormy northwest pulses and stays quiet the rest of the time. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Yellow Buoys in Victoria.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationVictoria, AU
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The spot is rare enough that you should not expect it every day, and the hazards are the usual rip / undertow / buoy / pollution mix.
Access is quick from the Main Street / Mills Beach side, and clubbies tend to show up when it turns on.
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