Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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2km out of Gracetown.Park at the top of gracetown, and walk the 2km's to Bombie. (or take out a jetski from gracetown) DistanceSurf trip WalkLong walk (>30 mn) Easy to find?Hard to find Public access?Don't know Special accessBy boat only |
Alternative name Cowies
Wave qualityTotally Epic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencySometimes break
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good swell directionWest, East
Good wind directionEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 2.5m-3m / 8ft-10ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Rocks
This is a little known, rarely seen offshore reef known as Cow Bombie, not far from the world renowned Margaret River.This spot if for pros only! Park at the top of gracetown, and walk the 2km's to Bombie. (or take out a jetski from gracetown)
Atmosphere
Patterson was there 15th of Feb 2004, and waves got to 25foot. He broke 2 boards! You definately need a jetski towin. It's a fully awesome break
General
It's awesome
Author: jonathan glick Contributors (2)
By Anonymous , 06-07-2006
yeah right - i would love to meet a so called local who surfs that. Def biggest wave in aus on its day.
By Anonymous , 20-06-2006
toby allan going large - Cow bombie threw up some of the largest 15+ foot plus sets the spot has ever seen today. New contender toby allan h. was out there charging it on a fucken bi fin.
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By Conky , 28-07-2006
My Comment - Thanks Jonathan Glick For Submitting This Spot. Jake Paterson Is A Legend Sick Fella And Ive Met Him... Signed My Board And He Was Out There 15th Feb 2004 History Making Day. Malik Joyeaux. RIP.