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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Australia
WA
Perth City
Rottnest-Island
Rottnest island - investigators
Investigators
Australia, WA, Perth City, Rottnest-Island
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at narrowneck of the island one side is strickland bay the other side (north side) is rocky bay. Far out there is investigator reef. DistanceDay trip WalkGood walk (15-30 mn) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name rocky bay
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerOrdinary
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind directionSouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
- Sharks
Additional Information
its a great spot when its working the left is pretty long but right usually more hollow. awesome wave
Atmosphere
good atmosphere
General
great. pull in and get rewarded
Author: david.r Contributors (2)
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Comments
By Andre92 , 04-06-2013
- I've never heard it called tombstones, but I've heard called dinghy land, investigators and flopes. One of the best sessions I ever had was here too, completely empty 6 ft bowls and barrels.
By Snappagemaster , 19-01-2009
often - I surf there often got a moring in the bay. If it big u can surf it across the channel in on the leads :).
By Anonymous , 22-12-2007
Yehh - On the Rottnest map, the reef is actually called Investigators.
But i don't care =]
Great wave.
I'm going there tomorrow =]
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