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On the eastern side of the Fleuirieu Peninsula, in the vicinity of Victour Harbour, you'll find several good options for a decent surf. Furthest east you'll find Middleton, with a pleasant stretch of beach that produces some reasonable quality waves. The water is rarely clear here, partly due to the proximity of the mouth of the Murray River. Waves here are better suited for beginner surfers, although when the right conditions combine you can get some quality waves. A series of reefs help break up the beach in one area, and this can provide a more regular peak. Can throw out a bit of a lip when its at its best, and provides fun rides for up to 50 meters. So if you want to learn to surf or introduce some mates to surfing, bring them here. Similar waves can be found at nearby Knights Beach, Day Street and Port Elliot, which can all turn it on given the right conditions. Knights in particular can provide some fun peaks with potential for some little barrels.

Best Tide: all tides Best Swell Direction: SW, S Best Size: 3-5 feet Best Wind: N Perfect-O-Meter: 5 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay) Bottom: sand, reef Ability Level: beginner- intermediate Bring Your: fun board Best Season: works year round Access: car parks and easy access Crowd Factor: rarely busy, apart from weekends Local Vibe: pretty cruisy. Bicep Burn: 2 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach) Poo Patrol: 1 - pristine (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup) Shark Danger: 3 (1=none; 10=bring an iron cage)

Hit the Port Elliot Bakery, Victour Harbour for pubs, bakery, fish and chips, and general store. Always worth considering, too, is a trip to some of the nearby wineries. Get your mate to drive.

Head for Victour Harbour for a caravan park, a variety of hotels, including a couple of good pubs. Or try

Big Surf Australia, Middleton Southern Surf, Port Elliot The Surf Shop, Victour Harbour