Willyama Bay 71.3
#2441 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · South Australia · near Port Lincoln
Works almost every day, wind is the enemy here, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score71.3 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days20% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell68% period 11 s+
Typical size1.2 m 4.0 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Willyama Bay
The best time to surf Willyama Bay is April, July, August. The season runs Aug to Aug. In August the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.4 m. The nearest airport is ADL (145 km) and the nearest town is Port Lincoln (117 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96% | 8% | 1.2 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 96% | 2% | 1.2 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 99% | 9% | 1.1 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Apr | 97% | 34% | 1.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| May | 98% | 24% | 1.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 95% | 20% | 1.2 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 97% | 33% | 1.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 99% | 40% | 1.4 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 99% | 27% | 1.4 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 16% | 1.2 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 99% | 17% | 1.3 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 97% | 6% | 1.2 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
Why 71.3
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%
11.6
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.1
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
3.7
The detail
Faces 125° with 42% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 29% of days. Mean peak period 12.2 s. Days over 3 m: 1%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 47%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -35.248, 136.983 (OpenStreetMap).
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