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Waitpinga Beach

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Medium
Swell: S, SW
Wind: N, NE
Location: -35.625, 138.5417

Hazards

Rips
Sharks

Powerful Fleurieu Peninsula beach south of Adelaide. Heavy peaks, rips and consistent swell — South Australia's most well-known beachie.

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