Gnaraloo
Also known as: Tombstones, Gnaraloo Bay
Rugged Coral Coast, pristine reef, wild remote coastline
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this WA, Coral Coast (N of Carnarvon), Australia spot - what to expect and when to come.
Shoulder months; SSE winds favour the wave
Reliable SW-S sea breezes, avg 25-30 knots, typical south wind can go offshore at Gnaraloo Bay
Wind reliable but wave needs matching swell and tide
Early summer Sep-Nov and late summer Mar-May for best swell and wind
High; best mid-to-high tide, reef exposed and dredging at low
Remote, intense sun, cyclone season in summer, no shelter
The water
Wave (heavy) / bay flat
Shallow over reef; low tide exposes jagged limestone/coral
Warm ~20-25 C (est)
Boardshorts or shorty summer; thin suit cooler months (est)
Skill & group fit
Expert; beginners only when surf is small
5 (expert)
Experts only at Tombstones; less-experienced ride elsewhere when calm
Not suited to groups or beginners; advanced wave riders only
Getting there & schools
Paddle out; car park ~2 km S of 3 Mile Camp
Remote self-drive/4WD ~150 km N of Carnarvon via unsealed roads
None on site; nearest gear in Carnarvon/Exmouth; KiteBud lists spot
3 Mile Camp: toilets, showers, water tank, unpowered sites; Gnaraloo Homestead
Fishing, snorkelling Gnaraloo Bay, turtle nesting, wildlife, 4WD
Remote and uncrowded; respect station rules and locals
Permits & safety
Gnaraloo Station 3 Mile Camp camping fees; unpowered sites - Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Shallow sharp reef and shingle, narrow beach can vanish on high tide/after heavy seas, wind shadows, tricky launch - booties advised, assisted launch preferred
Nearest medical in Carnarvon (~150 km); serious cases to Perth
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.