Unstad Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Unstad Beach Surf Guide
Unstad has a long surfing tradition. The lead in many cold water surf films, the waves here really have star quality. Out front is the beach, where shifty peaks can offer fun, beginner-friendly, rolling waves, or fast hollow reelers. On the northern fringe is Unstad Right, a high quality, fast, hollow reef that can produce world class waves. Best low to mid tide. On the southern edge of the bay is Unstad Left, a long, fast, hollow point breaking over rocks. Further outside is the Garbage Dump, that can wake in a really sizable swell, producing big, powerful, left hand walls breaking over and in front of rocks - for advanced surfers only.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Popular with beginners in the summer. Beach is usually beginner friendly; reefs and points best left to experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Friendly and chilled.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
A real destination spot, popular in summer.
Spot Rating
Fun
Flexible spot with a fun beach and world class reefs.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Gets rippy as size picks up.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Remote breaks which can be powerful, shallow, rocky and rippy. Cold in the winter.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Parking overlooking the right, and at the southern end of the bay overlooking the beach.
Bottom
Sandy beach with rocky reefs
Best Season
Works all year round - best September - November
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