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Created by K Dog > 9 months ago, 8 Nov 2012
K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
8 Nov 2012 5:36PM
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Guys, what are the best winds and swell size to have a go at wave sailing at Shoreham?

Thanks

K

matcoburn
VIC, 203 posts
8 Nov 2012 6:10PM
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South West is best for "the Pines". It looks like it is just a right hander but there is a better left hander at the head of the reef. Be sure to go on a high tide cause the reef is bone dry at mid to low tide. Go out there Kdog and give those SUP riders some stick!!! Swell size should be around 4m minimum or better on the swell bouy. This place is easy to kit up and get out quick. You gotto try big left and flinders near by on a NW or SE. Fairdinkum big waves.

TristanF
VIC, 230 posts
9 Nov 2012 8:17AM
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You could add to the description here:

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Shoreham_or_Le_Pines-Australia_%26_New_Zealand

K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
9 Nov 2012 10:19AM
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matcoburn said...
South West is best for "the Pines". It looks like it is just a right hander but there is a better left hander at the head of the reef. Be sure to go on a high tide cause the reef is bone dry at mid to low tide. Go out there Kdog and give those SUP riders some stick!!! Swell size should be around 4m minimum or better on the swell bouy. This place is easy to kit up and get out quick. You gotto try big left and flinders near by on a NW or SE. Fairdinkum big waves.


Sounds alright. 4m swell? For real? Dude, be happy to slap around on a 3 - 4 foot swell at first.... but 4m could be a bit tricky :/

Aldo from WV was telling me about this spot for learners, be keen to give it a go.

K Dog
VIC, 1847 posts
9 Nov 2012 10:20AM
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Thanks Tristan, good link.

Al McLeod
VIC, 633 posts
9 Nov 2012 10:39AM
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K Dog said...
matcoburn said...
South West is best for "the Pines". It looks like it is just a right hander but there is a better left hander at the head of the reef. Be sure to go on a high tide cause the reef is bone dry at mid to low tide. Go out there Kdog and give those SUP riders some stick!!! Swell size should be around 4m minimum or better on the swell bouy. This place is easy to kit up and get out quick. You gotto try big left and flinders near by on a NW or SE. Fairdinkum big waves.


Sounds alright. 4m swell? For real? Dude, be happy to slap around on a 3 - 4 foot swell at first.... but 4m could be a bit tricky :/

Aldo from WV was telling me about this spot for learners, be keen to give it a go.


4m swell at the heads would still only be shoulder high or so at the pines. Takes an absolutely massive swell for it to get big.

windaddict
VIC, 1121 posts
9 Nov 2012 11:22AM
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Hi Kurt, IMO it's best in a Southerly, can be a bit too offshorish in a SW and very light on the inside. But can sail in anything from S to SW.

purplehaze
VIC, 165 posts
9 Nov 2012 7:46PM
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I surf Big Left quite a bit and wouldn't mind trying to wavesail it but where do you launch from?

matcoburn
VIC, 203 posts
10 Nov 2012 8:55AM
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purplehaze said...
I surf Big Left quite a bit and wouldn't mind trying to wavesail it but where do you launch from?


The beach in front of mushroom reef. There are some rocks to negotiate......best to follow others and plot a path.



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