Surfing

The South Australian coast is bombarded with swells coming up from the south, but not all of it is surfable. This is mostly because a lot of the swell runs into the picturesque cliffs that make up so much of the coastline here. And it is up to you if you want to share the waves with the Great White Sharks that inhabit parts of the waters here. But, all is not lost as there are still some great places to surf.

Characterised by lots of reef and beach breaks, the coast towards Victoria has many shores that can be surfed. Access is limited in most places to those with a four wheel drive, and waves decrease in size further to the north. When you reach Adelaide, you’ll find some choppy waves but it’s not really the place for serious surfing.

Suburbanites who are after a surf head out towards Yorke Peninsula, where there are some good reef and point breaks. If you’ve got a four wheel drive, the Eyre Peninsula is worth a look. There are a variety of reef, beach and point breaks out here, so you certainly won’t be strapped for choice. There are some hidden spots along this piece of coast, and you’ll find some big waves out here as well.

West of Ceduna are the famous Cactus Beach breaks, as well as some less well known spots. The water here is warm, and is where you’ll find the Great White Shark swimming around!