Osbourne Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
Northwest
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
Low to mid tide
Osbourne Surf Guide
At the very top of Cow Bay is a long right-hand pointbreak, peaking off the tip of the point over a rock shelf. The wave winds down the point to an inside cove, and there are tube sections. Around the corner from here is Moose, the most popular beachbreak in the area.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced depending on the surf.
Local Vibe
Doable
Depends on who you meet.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Weekends and summers can be packed; weekdays are uncrowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can be good on the right wind/swell combo.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty good.
Hazards
Cold winter temperatures.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Park at the church in the cove and walk down the beach.
Bottom
Rock
Best Season
Storm dependent: tropical cyclones in the late summer and fall with frontal activity from late fall through winter into spring.
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