- Wind: S–SW (cross-on), NE offshore for surfing
- Season: October to April
- Water: Powerful open coast, wide faces, south swell
- Skill: Intermediate–Advanced (waves, reef, exposure)
- Ideal Tide: Mid tide — easier launch and cleaner lines
- Launch Space: Sand pocket between bluffs and reefs
- Hazards: Rips, reef patches, isolation, no facilities
South Australia – Sleaford Bay (Port Lincoln)
Welcome to Sleaford Bay — raw, windswept, and holding nothing back. A crescent of rugged coastline carved into the bottom edge of the Eyre Peninsula where dunes roll, swell marches in, and the wind has some serious intent.
This place lights up in S to SW winds, offering cross-on to onshore conditions with proper power and long clean lines. The swell? South-facing and consistent — delivering wave energy that builds into wide open faces for carving, boosting, or just getting fully rinsed. N to NE winds? Offshore and dreamy for surfers, but a no-go for kiting unless you’re on rescue duty.
Access is via Sleaford Bay Road, unsealed but 2WD-friendly in dry conditions — no need for low-range, just clearance, a bit of patience, and a good playlist. You won’t find cafes or showers out here. What you will find is space, solitude, and wind that doesn’t take days off.
Launch with care between the bluffs and reefy patches — this isn’t a park-and-pump spot. It’s open coast with real energy, better suited to riders with some experience under their harness.
And if the coastal wind’s acting up or you’re chasing something weird and inland? You may even sneak a gusty ninja session in Sleaford Mere.