Benders
Where in Australia is Benders located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (coral) |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Quickies, < 50 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 5-6 ft/1.5-2 m |
| Wave Height Max | 10 ft+/3 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 157.5°-247.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | East, NorthEast |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 22.5°-112.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 5ft-6ft |
| Swell Size Max | 10ft+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Falling Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (40 between and 150) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Day trip |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | 4x4 |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Spring Suit | Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 22°C | 22°C | 22°C | 19°C | 19°C | 20°C |
| Air Temp | 26°C | 23°C | 16°C | 13°C | 16°C | 19°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |