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Long Beach, Rockport
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Massachusetts USA
Long beach is a sandy, extensive beach, close to Good Harbor beach.
Second Reef, Mornington Peninsula
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Victoria Australia
- ABOUT THE SPOT
Surfing in Second Reef, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Australia
Skill Level:
All Surfers
Offshore Winds:
Northwest
Victoria is the second-smallest state of Australia. It borders with 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. Melbourne, Victoria's capital and one of the most populous cities in Australia, lies on the Yarra River and around the shores of Port Phillip Bay.
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. Point Leo is a small city that boasts for more than seven surf breaks in its foreshore. Second Reef is a reef break with very reliable surf. Surfers can explore the waves with swell sizes from 1 m/3 ft and holds up to 3 m/10 ft.
The best tide movement is rising tide and the ideal tide position is mid and high tide. Offshore winds blow from the northwest and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. In summer, the wind blows offshore at 24%, in autumn the wind blows at 45%, in winter at 58% and in spring at 39%. The spot is suitable for surfers of all levels.
Second Reef is usually crowded during weekends. Keep in mind that, the best periods for waves is in autumn and winter, while during summer months the swell is often smaller. Note: watch out for sharks and rocks.
