Big south-shore beach in Paget with plenty of room to launch and land; works in SW through S to NE winds. The water is too deep to stand, three reef heads sit about 20 m out (exposed at low tide) and the main reef is about 800 m offshore with rough boiler water. Watch for swimmers in summer.
■ Intermediate spot – Deep, choppy water over boiler reefs, with few exit points on downwinders Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop, waves, open ocean
Beach faces
SSE (about 150°)
Best wind
From the NE to ESE or S to W (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the WNW to N
Season
Windiest October–April, when fronts bring strong SW to N winds; summer is lighter and mostly S–SW. Water is cool in winter (about 19–21°C).
Guide only. Forecasts, gear sizes and spot notes can be wrong or out of date. Check conditions on the beach, take lessons from a certified instructor, ride within your ability and never ride alone. See the full disclaimer.