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K Dog
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8 Nov 2012 5:36pm
Guys, what are the best winds and swell size to have a go at wave sailing at Shoreham?

Thanks

K
matcoburn
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8 Nov 2012 6:10pm
South West is best for "the Pines". It looks like it is just a right hander but there is a better left hander at the head of the reef. Be sure to go on a high tide cause the reef is bone dry at mid to low tide. Go out there Kdog and give those SUP riders some stick!!! Swell size should be around 4m minimum or better on the swell bouy. This place is easy to kit up and get out quick. You gotto try big left and flinders near by on a NW or SE. Fairdinkum big waves.
TristanF
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9 Nov 2012 8:17am
You could add to the description here:

thewindmap.com/wiki/index.php/Shoreham_or_Le_Pines-Australia_%26_New_Zealand
K Dog
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9 Nov 2012 10:19am
matcoburn said...
South West is best for "the Pines". It looks like it is just a right hander but there is a better left hander at the head of the reef. Be sure to go on a high tide cause the reef is bone dry at mid to low tide. Go out there Kdog and give those SUP riders some stick!!! Swell size should be around 4m minimum or better on the swell bouy. This place is easy to kit up and get out quick. You gotto try big left and flinders near by on a NW or SE. Fairdinkum big waves.


Sounds alright. 4m swell? For real? Dude, be happy to slap around on a 3 - 4 foot swell at first.... but 4m could be a bit tricky :/

Aldo from WV was telling me about this spot for learners, be keen to give it a go.
K Dog
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9 Nov 2012 10:20am
Thanks Tristan, good link.
Al McLeod
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9 Nov 2012 10:39am
K Dog said...
matcoburn said...
South West is best for "the Pines". It looks like it is just a right hander but there is a better left hander at the head of the reef. Be sure to go on a high tide cause the reef is bone dry at mid to low tide. Go out there Kdog and give those SUP riders some stick!!! Swell size should be around 4m minimum or better on the swell bouy. This place is easy to kit up and get out quick. You gotto try big left and flinders near by on a NW or SE. Fairdinkum big waves.


Sounds alright. 4m swell? For real? Dude, be happy to slap around on a 3 - 4 foot swell at first.... but 4m could be a bit tricky :/

Aldo from WV was telling me about this spot for learners, be keen to give it a go.


4m swell at the heads would still only be shoulder high or so at the pines. Takes an absolutely massive swell for it to get big.
windaddict
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9 Nov 2012 11:22am
Hi Kurt, IMO it's best in a Southerly, can be a bit too offshorish in a SW and very light on the inside. But can sail in anything from S to SW.
purplehaze
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9 Nov 2012 7:46pm
I surf Big Left quite a bit and wouldn't mind trying to wavesail it but where do you launch from?
matcoburn
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10 Nov 2012 8:55am
purplehaze said...
I surf Big Left quite a bit and wouldn't mind trying to wavesail it but where do you launch from?


The beach in front of mushroom reef. There are some rocks to negotiate......best to follow others and plot a path.
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