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Adrift

4.0 — based on 20 community signals
4.2 12 especies 23 colaboradores

Adrift is a year-round Australian surf break with a small but active community documenting local marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago

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Vida marina
Pulpo

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6 kn
Olas
1.36 m
Agua
18.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (29%)
Now: WNW (289°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.34m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.14m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.7 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.14m ▼ 07:00 · -0.14m ▲ 14:00 · +0.57m ▼ 21:00 · -0.17m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.75 · high Aire PM2.53 · good 05:48 17:48
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.6 1.5 7 0mm
09-20 9.7 1.22 7 0mm
09-21 15.6 2.34 7 1mm
09-22 10 2.32 1 1mm
09-23 11.4 1.96 4 1mm
09-24 12.5 1.68 7 1mm
09-25 9.8 1.6 6 0mm

About this spot

Adrift is an Australian surf spot that delivers consistent waves throughout the year, making it a solid option for surfers planning trips outside peak season. The break sits outside any marine protected area, so access is straightforward for visiting surfers. With 12 species observations logged by the community, the lineup hosts a decent variety of marine life typical of Australian coastal waters. Three community videos document conditions and wave quality, giving new visitors a sense of what to expect when they paddle out. The exact break type and difficulty aren't firmly documented, so checking those recent videos before your first session is smart. Water temperature, visibility, and swell direction specifics aren't well-catalogued here, so local intel on the day is valuable. The community presence suggests a welcoming crew familiar with the break's seasonal shifts and moods.

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Vida marina

Pulpo

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17670km · ~4064kg · €73

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Is Adrift good year-round?

Yes. Adrift works throughout the year, so you can plan a trip almost any month and find rideable waves.

What marine life should I expect?

The break has 12 documented species observations. Community videos and local reports give the best current snapshot of what's active.

Do I need permits or licenses to surf Adrift?

Adrift is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Australian beach access rules apply. Always check local regulations before you go.

How do I learn about current conditions?

Three community videos document Adrift's conditions and vibe. Connecting with local surfers or checking recent footage is the best way to judge difficulty and suitability for your skill level.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

56 registros · 42 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Cellana tramoserica

Gastropoda · Nacellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×2registros

Physalia Lamarck, 1801

Hydrozoa · Physaliidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Barbatia pistachia

Bivalvia · Arcidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Turbo militaris

Gastropoda · Turbinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Bembicium nanum

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Mauritia arabica

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 ene 2026
×1registros

Dardanus crassimanus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 ene 2026
×1registros

Melicerona listeri

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 ene 2026
×1registros

Triboniophorus graeffei

Gastropoda · Athoracophoridae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 ene 2026
×1registros

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 abr 2018
×2registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 mar 2017
×4registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback Whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 sept 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Esperance: Spearfishing & Surfing at Australia's BEST Coastal Spot | WA (Free Camp) | S1E11

Life Adrift
💬 3 top comments
  • Enjoy the lifestyle, I enjoy watching the activities you guys do. And if someone doesn't like your videos - comment anyway because it helps the algorithm of the channel!😂

    @rossco-k7u · 👍 1
  • Love the 80’s breadcrumb! Keepin it real👍

    @Stumpyblue · 👍 0
  • ❤ shout out from South Africa, just started watching you guys...most awesome vids

    @eugeneschroeder25 · 👍 0

adrift by j brother (1996)

3rd eye Br1nd

Adrift with Benji Drive Thru Caribbean

littlebuddyinc
wind peaks Jan-Nov-Dec, calmest Jun-Apr-May, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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