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Middleton
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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)
PLACES TO EAT
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.
PLACES TO STAY
Head for Victour Harbour for a caravan park, a variety of hotels, including a couple of good pubs.
SURF SHOPS
Big Surf Australia, Middleton
Southern Surf, Port Elliot
The Surf Shop, Victour Harbour
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