Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) Reviews and Ratings
(Phillip Island, Australia)
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Visitor reviews of Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) surf break
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“Not really sure what a lot of the reviews are talking about! Need a boat??? 30 min walk?? Maybe if you're a toddler.
Cat bay is a rad spot from what I've experienced. Works amazingly well with an offshore and although it is rare that the swell gets particularly big, you can still manage with a shorty or a hybrid. If its big enough you don't have to have a mal. I almost always ride my shorty and I've had some amazing rides there. Steep enough ramps to do some cut backs and everything. If you cant manage it and figure its just a mal spot, then you're not trying hard enough! Just beware of locals on the weekend. Veeeery territorial and there's no nice way of putting it, they're assholes. They'll have a go at you for no good reason and then drop in on every single wave. But when you do it, they want to kill you. Go during the week, its a less competitive crowd and everyone is way more mallow and friendly.”
kenny from AUSTRALIA - 14 Mar 2013
Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 8 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.1(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: 3.8(1: Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.6(1: Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Phillip Island. 5: the best break in Phillip Island). |
Difficulty Level: 1.9(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.4(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.1(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Cat Bay (Shelly Beach), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) 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: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.6(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.9(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.8(1: Camping at Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.4(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.9(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.9(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Cat Bay (Shelly Beach), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.9(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Cat Bay (Shelly Beach) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“This wave is really a mal wave. It is a long left or right and great for learning. It rarely gets bigger than 3ft, and when it does its very crowded. Have counted up to 50 guys out at once.”
Andrew from AUSTRALIA - 26 Jun 2011
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