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“I grew up in the area and walked to the Blacks or Warilla beach nearly every day in summer. Later on after returning from England I lived straight across the road. The Point is great when it's pumping just put on the wetsuit grab my board straight across the road, down onto the rocks and jump in. Surf then go home hot shower and chill.”
Michael from AUSTRALIA - 05 Oct 2025
Barrack Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Barrack Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Barrack Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Barrack Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Barrack Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Barrack Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Barrack Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Barrack Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Barrack Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Barrack Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Barrack Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Barrack Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Great wave on good swell.”
Boog from AUSTRALIA - 11 Jun 2017
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