Johanna Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW
Wind
NE
Surf Height
Waist-high- overhead and a few feet overhead.
Tide
All tides
Johanna Surf Guide
Johanna is well-known as being a savior for Victorian surfers when the swell starts dropping. It picks up more swell than virtually anywhere else in Victoria. Johanna provides powerful beachbreaks. Around four kilometers of majestic beach is broken up by a combination of nearshore and offshore reefs that provide distinctive sand banks, a must in an area that is buffeted regularly by huge swells. The waves pack a lot of punch, snapping leashes and boards and creating strong rips that make it suitable only for the experienced surfer. This coast usually picks up a few feet more swell than the Bells area, so if Bells is flat, it can still be up to four-feet here.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
There's a real sense of camaraderie down here.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Rarely busy, apart from holiday weekends
Spot Rating
Perfect
One of the best spots in the region.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
When there's swell.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Isolated, heavily exposed to large and powerful surf and is unpatrolled year round. Experienced surfers only.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Two car parks, easy access
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Spring through summer
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