Waitups
Where in Australia is Waitups located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand |
| Wave Power | Hollow, Ledgey, Slab |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Long, 150 to 300 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 5-6 ft/1.5-2 m |
| Wave Height Max | 6 ft+/2 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | West |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 247.5°-292.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | North, NorthWest |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 292.5°-22.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 5ft-6ft |
| Swell Size Max | 6ft+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Falling Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Sometimes break (between 5 and 40) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Long walk (>30 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 18°C | 19°C | 17°C | 14°C | 14°C | 18°C |
| Air Temp | 20°C | 17°C | 13°C | 9°C | 12°C | 17°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Sunny | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |