- Wind: SE–SW, clean cross-onshore
- Season: November to April
- Water: Beach break with rideable swell lines
- Skill: Intermediate–Advanced (open water, downwinders)
- Ideal Tide: Mid tide — balanced launch and wave shape
- Launch Space: Wide sandy beach in town
- Hazards: Long stretches with no exits, remote coastlines, shifting banks
South Australia – Southend (Rivoli Bay)
Welcome to Southend — tucked into the southern curl of Rivoli Bay and whispering secrets to those willing to listen. This is wind country — raw, remote, and full of promise for those chasing more than just a quick session.
The bay opens up to SE through to SW winds, giving you clean cross-onshore conditions and swell lines that stack up just right. The broad arc of the coastline means you can pick your section depending on the wind angle — from mellow kickers near town to rawer, heavier stuff down the line.
Launch from the main beach in Southend — wide, sandy, no fuss. And here’s the real kicker: this is prime downwinder territory. From Southend up the coast toward Beachport or back toward Canunda, there are kilometres of open beach, long peelers, and clean wind lines waiting for you. Just scout your exit points — there’s not much infrastructure once you leave town, and a pickup plan is essential.
It’s not a learner zone, but if you’ve got the skills and the curiosity, Southend delivers the kind of freedom that only a real downwinder can give.