Difficulty 5
Break frequency 7
252 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
1.0m - 1.5m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
recommended board
- Shaper: Walden
- Design: Magic Model
- Sizes: 8'0 to 9'6"
- Surfer Weight: >85kg to all weights
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general information
Sharpes also known as Skinners Head is the beach you come to as you go over the hill from Boulders towards Ballina. Very easy to find, it is right next to the main road.
A quality beach break when the wind is offshore and the swell is smaller and peaky. Always plenty of waves which thins out the crowd. Choose a bank and get out there.
There are a few rocks in the corner and the odd rip but nothing dangerous, just a fun beachy.
Wave length
50-100m
Best months
January - December
Equipment
Body Board, Short board, Long board
Wave type
Standard
Access
Standard Paddle
Hazards
Reef/Rock, Rips
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- Spring suit
- 3/2 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
- Spring suit
NE
NE
1M / F4
E
S
2M / F4
SE
W
2M / F6
E
N
1M / F6
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