Yallingup Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Yallingup Surf Guide
Well worth surfing over four-foot, and best when it's six-foot-plus. At that size, there's nowhere to hide when long-line sets charge into the lineup, mowing down anyone caught too far inside. You won't hit the bottom (unless you're caught inside on the righthander), but the undiluted power of the place is going to hold you down for a while. But sit far enough out and have the ability to catch one of these beasts, and you will find yourself in command of a long, charging wall, peeling easily into a long, deep channel on the left, or throwing fast sections on the right, which eventually closes out in front of dry reef. For intermediate surfers, this is the safest way to get a taste of pure power. You don't need a lot of skill to keep up with the left, but you'll still get a chance to bury a rail on a serious bottom turn if you want to. Advanced surfers known that if Yal's is on, there is some seriously better gear going down elsewhere.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Some older surfers might claim a bit of status. As always a little bit of humility and respect go a long way.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get packed, but it's not a stress.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good to average.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddle back out, occasional scramble to avoid copping sets on the head.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Sharks, reef, closeout on the head.
Bring Your
Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Gun
Access
The car park here was the first in the region, and it's still in the same spot. However, these days it's got bitumen, as well as shops and multimillion-dollar designer mansions hanging off the hill above.
Bottom
Rock reef
Best Season
Winter is strongest, but can get surf year-round.
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