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Like most classics, no one was ever going to be able to keep Gnaraloo a secret. One hundred miles north of Carnarvon, the wave is a quarter-mile-long left-hander that features outrageously shallow step-filled barrels and endless rippable walls. And all before the watchful eye of hundreds of sharks.
You're a long way from medical help here, so pack well, surf sensibly, and keep your eyes on your buddies.
-- Derek Rielly
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Mid-to-high tide
S/SW
Can hold 10 foot. Best at six-to-eight
SE/NE.
9
Reef
Advanced
A short-ish gun and something big to chase rhinos
Winter
Right in front of your tent
Despite the difficulty in getting here and the harshness of the camp, don't be surprised if you're surfing among a crowd of 50 or more.
5. Some Western Australian surfers spend every winter here and are, understandably, a little protective of the wave they adore and worship. Tread lightly. If you charge the sets, you'll get respect and quickly climb the hierarchical ladder; if not, wait at the back of the line.
8. Long wave, long paddle. (1=knee-high Waikiki; 10=triple-overhead Ocean Beach)
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Best to bring as many provision as you can fit into your car. That includes drinking water and firewood. Basics available at the general store.
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Camp or stay at the homestead. And book. Place gets busy. Dial into bookings@gnaraloo.com.au
Or try
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Ponder your existence. Surf. Argue. Drink beer around the campfire.
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Check out the General Store.
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