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Drive along Great Ocean Road, through Lorne and the car park is just past the pub. Then just walk down to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive along Great Ocean Road, through Lorne and the car park is just past the pub. Then just walk down to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive along Great Ocean Road, through Lorne and the car park is just past the pub. Then just walk down to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): Drive along Great Ocean Road, through Lorne and the car park is just past the pub. Then just walk down to the beach.
DistanceWeek-end trip
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight
BottomFlat rocks with sand
PowerFun
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast, East
Good wind directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
- Localism
Additional Information
Lorne Point is inside Loutit Bay which means it only breaks when the beaches outside reach about 2 meters. It is a Fantastic wave when the swell is up around 4 meters. Also when there is a really strong SW wind it blows up a swell that gets into lorne reallyt good. In summer when there are a lot of Easterly swells they get in really good to, if the wind changes to the west this creates great waves. The best wind is south to West because it is shelterd but a light northely is good too. The piont is split in to by a gap in the rock. normally it only breaks on the first point but on a big eastely or huge southerly swell it can break through the channel.
English (Translate this text in English): Lorne Point is inside Loutit Bay which means it only breaks when the beaches outside reach about 2 meters. It is a Fantastic wave when the swell is up around 4 meters. Also when there is a really strong SW wind it blows up a swell that gets into lorne reallyt good. In summer when there are a lot of Easterly swells they get in really good to, if the wind changes to the west this creates great waves. The best wind is south to West because it is shelterd but a light northely is good too. The piont is split in to by a gap in the rock. normally it only breaks on the first point but on a big eastely or huge southerly swell it can break through the channel.
English (Translate this text in English): Lorne Point is inside Loutit Bay which means it only breaks when the beaches outside reach about 2 meters. It is a Fantastic wave when the swell is up around 4 meters. Also when there is a really strong SW wind it blows up a swell that gets into lorne reallyt good. In summer when there are a lot of Easterly swells they get in really good to, if the wind changes to the west this creates great waves. The best wind is south to West because it is shelterd but a light northely is good too. The piont is split in to by a gap in the rock. normally it only breaks on the first point but on a big eastely or huge southerly swell it can break through the channel.
English (Translate this text in English): Lorne Point is inside Loutit Bay which means it only breaks when the beaches outside reach about 2 meters. It is a Fantastic wave when the swell is up around 4 meters. Also when there is a really strong SW wind it blows up a swell that gets into lorne reallyt good. In summer when there are a lot of Easterly swells they get in really good to, if the wind changes to the west this creates great waves. The best wind is south to West because it is shelterd but a light northely is good too. The piont is split in to by a gap in the rock. normally it only breaks on the first point but on a big eastely or huge southerly swell it can break through the channel.
Atmosphere
Lorne has a fantastic atmosphere. when the waves are really good and there are a lot of people in lorne on holidays there will be about thirty people just standing on the point watching.
When this place is really working there is a fierce local presence.
There are only about 20-30 local surfers in the town! If hassled by a 'local' - ask them where they grew up. No local will give you grief unless you make a prick of yourself, i.e. drop in, act aggressively. Lorne has a laid-back feeling in the water. Any 'locals' giving grief are actually blow ins from somewhere else. Tell them to get lost!
English (Translate this text in English): Lorne has a fantastic atmosphere. when the waves are really good and there are a lot of people in lorne on holidays there will be about thirty people just standing on the point watching.<br />When this place is really working there is a fierce local presence.<br />There are only about 20-30 local surfers in the town! If hassled by a 'local' - ask them where they grew up. No local will give you grief unless you make a prick of yourself, i.e. drop in, act aggressively. Lorne has a laid-back feeling in the water. Any 'locals' giving grief are actually blow ins from somewhere else. Tell them to get lost!
English (Translate this text in English): Lorne has a fantastic atmosphere. when the waves are really good and there are a lot of people in lorne on holidays there will be about thirty people just standing on the point watching.<br />When this place is really working there is a fierce local presence.<br />There are only about 20-30 local surfers in the town! If hassled by a 'local' - ask them where they grew up. No local will give you grief unless you make a prick of yourself, i.e. drop in, act aggressively. Lorne has a laid-back feeling in the water. Any 'locals' giving grief are actually blow ins from somewhere else. Tell them to get lost!
English (Translate this text in English): Lorne has a fantastic atmosphere. when the waves are really good and there are a lot of people in lorne on holidays there will be about thirty people just standing on the point watching.&lt;br &#47;&gt;When this place is really working there is a fierce local presence.&lt;br &#47;&gt;There are only about 20-30 local surfers in the town! If hassled by a 'local' - ask them where they grew up. No local will give you grief unless you make a prick of yourself, i.e. drop in, act aggressively. Lorne has a laid-back feeling in the water. Any 'locals' giving grief are actually blow ins from somewhere else. Tell them to get lost!
General
Great wave when it is on! Will break from 1ft to 6ft. Amazing setting, best from easly summer to Easter, as the tides are generally lowest. Unfortunately this co-incides with crowds, but usually only beginners or old timers. Pretty easy to get a wave if you are competent. Difficult if not - the locals will get every wave. This is no different to any other spot though... Winter sees more frequent swell, but tides are not so accommodating.
English (Translate this text in English): Great wave when it is on! Will break from 1ft to 6ft. Amazing setting, best from easly summer to Easter, as the tides are generally lowest. Unfortunately this co-incides with crowds, but usually only beginners or old timers. Pretty easy to get a wave if you are competent. Difficult if not - the locals will get every wave. This is no different to any other spot though... Winter sees more frequent swell, but tides are not so accommodating.
English (Translate this text in English): Great wave when it is on! Will break from 1ft to 6ft. Amazing setting, best from easly summer to Easter, as the tides are generally lowest. Unfortunately this co-incides with crowds, but usually only beginners or old timers. Pretty easy to get a wave if you are competent. Difficult if not - the locals will get every wave. This is no different to any other spot though... Winter sees more frequent swell, but tides are not so accommodating.
English (Translate this text in English): Great wave when it is on! Will break from 1ft to 6ft. Amazing setting, best from easly summer to Easter, as the tides are generally lowest. Unfortunately this co-incides with crowds, but usually only beginners or old timers. Pretty easy to get a wave if you are competent. Difficult if not - the locals will get every wave. This is no different to any other spot though... Winter sees more frequent swell, but tides are not so accommodating.
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