Found just West of Waitpinga Beach, South Australia, Parson Beach is a fun but strong beach break with a sandy bottom. It is a very similar wave to Waitpinga Beach, with perhaps slightly less quality. The waves here can be a little tricky, breaking for up to 100 meters serving up some strong sections for turns as well as some barrels. Be aware of great white sharks.
What are the best surf conditions for Parsons Beach?
Gets good between chest high and double overhead. A longboard is fine for smaller days here, but a shortboard is best when the size picks up. Parsons beach is best for intermediate and advanced surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) but can get busy on weekends and holidays (5/10). The best winds are offshore from the Northeast, working on all tides depending on the banks. The best swells come from the Southwest.
In summer a 3/2 will work fine in the 17-degree water, but in winter a 4/3 is best when the water temperature drops to a brisk 14 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
