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“The right is a very hollow and challenging rock-ledge, featuring a steep and sucky takeoff close to and in front of an exposed rock platform.
The left is best suited to boogie boards. What starts off as a perfect ledgy wall moves in onto the inside section where the wave becomes very hollow. The rider becomes locked in as the wave picks up speed before running out of water on dry rock...
The right is also good in SW winds and favours a long period groundswell from ENE to SE. On High tide the takeoff tends to be too close to the exposed ledge.”
Moggy from AUSTRALIA - 24 May 2010
Coneeleys Reef Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 1.5(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: 1.5(1: Coneeleys Reef is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.0(1: Coneeleys Reef is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South Coast - New South Wales. 5: the best break in South Coast - New South Wales). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 1.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Coneeleys Reef can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Coneeleys Reef, 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 Coneeleys Reef are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 1.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Coneeleys Reef is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Coneeleys Reef 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: 1.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Coneeleys Reef for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Coneeleys Reef is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Coneeleys Reef is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Coneeleys Reef, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Coneeleys Reef where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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