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“An ever changing beach with many breaks depending on the banks.Will hold up to 6ft but 3-5 is best. Good long walls to work with and barrels. The local kids rip it up when its on. Can get busy. Beware of the rips they are strong. Sharks have been seen but no attacks. A great place to surf with very variable conditions depending on size. Powerfull waves be careful.”
Andrew from AUSTRALIA - 26 Jun 2011
Woolamai Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 6 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(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: 4.0(1: Woolamai is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.4(1: Woolamai is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Phillip Island. 5: the best break in Phillip Island). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.6(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Woolamai can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Woolamai, 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 Woolamai are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Woolamai is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Woolamai 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: 4.4(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: 3.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Woolamai for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.8(1: Camping at Woolamai 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: Woolamai is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Woolamai, 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 Woolamai where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Got my first barrel here, it went for about a minute!!”
TC from AUSTRALIA - 31 Dec 2010
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