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Whaler Island, Crescent City
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California USA
Whaler Island is located at the southern end of Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA.
Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula
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Victoria Australia
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Surfing in Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Australia
Skill Level:
All Surfers
Ideal Wind Direction:
Northeast
Victoria is the second-smallest state of Australia. It faces New South Wales to the north and Tasman Sea to the east. The unique combination of spectacular coastline, pristine beaches, numerous national parks, dense forests and mountains attract visitors all year long and offer a plethora of activities to sport lovers.
Mornington Peninsula lies to the southeast of Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city. It is surrounded by Western Port to the east and Port Phillips to the west. There is a vast number of great surf sites all along this section. Sorrento is an exposed reef break that can provide waves at any time of the year. The ideal wind direction is from the northeast and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Surfers can explore the waves with swell sizes from 1 m (3 ft) and holds up to 2 m (6 ft).
The ideal tide position is mid and high tide. In summer, the wind blows offshore at 66%, in autumn the wind blows at 58%, in winter at 60% and in spring at 67%. The site is suitable for novice and advanced surfers alike. Sorrento is a crowded spot, especially when the surf is up. Finally, apart from surfing you can also explore the peninsula which is famous for the variety of beaches, the wineries and the mazes. Note: watch out for rips and rocks.
