Troubridge Point 78.3
#2019 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · South Australia · near Adelaide
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score78.3 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days26% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell72% period 11 s+
Typical size1.4 m 4.5 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Troubridge Point
The best time to surf Troubridge Point is April, July, August. The season runs Apr to Apr. In July the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.6 m. The nearest airport is ADL (82 km) and the nearest town is Adelaide (88 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 6% | 1.3 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 100% | 7% | 1.3 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 100% | 19% | 1.2 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Apr | 99% | 40% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| May | 100% | 33% | 1.5 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 100% | 34% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 98% | 48% | 1.6 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 99% | 46% | 1.6 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 33% | 1.6 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 100% | 18% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 99% | 20% | 1.4 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 100% | 8% | 1.2 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
Why 78.3
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
15.3
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.6
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
6.2
The detail
Faces 150° with 64% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 36% of days. Mean peak period 12.2 s. Days over 3 m: 3%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 33%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -35.168, 137.677 (OpenStreetMap).
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