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Periwinkle Beach

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

Periwinkle Beach offers year-round surf in Australia's Slaves Bay Conservation Area, a protected coastal zone with consistent waves.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Slaves Bay Conservation Area updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAShore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.6 kn
Olas
2.7 m
Agua
12.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SW (26%)
Now: W (265°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.75m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.2m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.4 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.2m ▼ 12:00 · -0.13m ▲ 14:00 · -0.11m ▼ 21:00 · -0.42m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.75 · mod Aire PM2.515 · moderate 06:16 18:14
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 18.5 3.14 6 8mm
09-20 19.1 2.9 6 4mm
09-21 18 3.94 5 1mm
09-22 6.3 3.62 6 0mm
09-23 7.1 1.84 6 0mm
09-24 11.2 1.5 2 1mm
09-25 10 1.42 6 3mm

About this spot

Periwinkle Beach sits within Slaves Bay Conservation Area on Australia's coast, a designation that protects the marine environment while keeping the break accessible to visiting surfers. The beach's year-round suitability means you can time a trip around your schedule rather than chasing seasonal swells elsewhere. Waters here support diverse species, and 12 documented species observations point to a healthy ecosystem worth respecting when you're in the lineup. The protected status of Slaves Bay Conservation Area underscores why local rules matter. Surf responsibly, stay within designated zones, and check current access guidelines before heading out—protections exist to keep the break alive for future sessions. Community-generated content tells the real story: three videos from people who've actually surfed here beat any marketing bluff. Periwinkle Beach rewards patience and respect. The year-round option means you can dial in your own rhythm, learn the break's moods across seasons, and develop the kind of local knowledge that separates good sessions from forgettable ones. Whether you're after glassy mornings or consistent swell, this protected bay delivers.

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Tipos de buceo

Costa

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 ↔ 17350km · ~3991kg · €72

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

Can I surf Periwinkle Beach year-round?

Yes. The beach breaks consistently across all seasons, so you can plan a trip whenever your schedule allows rather than timing it to a narrow winter window.

What difficulty level is Periwinkle Beach?

Specific skill requirements aren't documented. Consult the three community videos available online and local guides to gauge whether conditions suit your ability.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded in the area. The diversity reflects Slaves Bay Conservation Area's protected status, so you're surfing in a healthy marine zone.

Do I need permits to surf here?

Periwinkle Beach falls within Slaves Bay Conservation Area. Check current access rules and any permit requirements with local authorities before your visit to stay compliant.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

66 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Caryodes dufresnii

Gastropoda · Caryodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 ene 2026
×1registros

Haliotis rubra

Gastropoda · Haliotidae
GBIF
Última observación:
21 ene 2026
×2registros

Sabia australis

Gastropoda · Hipponicidae
GBIF
Última observación:
21 ene 2026
×1registros

Meridiastra calcar

Asteroidea · Asterinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×6registros

Lunella undulata

Gastropoda · Turbinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×2registros

Venerupis anomala

Bivalvia · Veneridae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×2registros

Chlorodiloma adelaidae

Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×2registros

Haliotis scalaris

Gastropoda · Haliotidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

Musculus impactus

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

Scutellastra peronii

Gastropoda · Patellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

Xenostrobus pulex

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

Notomithrax ursus

Malacostraca · Majidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

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.

The West Coast Classic Surf Comp | Back Roads | ABC Australia

ABC Australia
💬 2 top comments
  • Gorgeous. I'm so wishing I could have been there. Couldn't quite make it. Always next year. I abzo luv Tassie the sister of my home state. Victoria. Victoria has nothin' on Tassie in comparison when it comes to salty Monsters!

    @lilysceeliljeaniemoonlight · 👍 0
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    @lilysceeliljeaniemoonlight · 👍 0

Battle of the Periwinkles @Thirroul Beach

Dangerpus
💬 1 top comments
  • I am a snail convert

    @benmichelle3181 · 👍 2

Algarve SEA CAVES & SECRET BEACH CAVES Tour ! Benagil Beach Cave Exploring!

BeyondTheVan
💬 3 top comments
  • Brilliant, What awesome place. Looks warm too.

    @badfairy9554 · 👍 0
  • That was wonderful! Such gorgeous, stunning scenery and so beautifully filmed! What an adventure you had!

    @pootle2768 · 👍 2
  • I love getting my Portugal fix,can't wait to get back there,keep the sunny videos coming !!!!.

    @sharononeill8729 · 👍 0
wind peaks Sep-Oct-Feb, calmest Mar-Jun-Apr, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
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rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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