Gnarloo (Tombstones) Surf Spot

Australia, West Australia, North West Australia, Northwest Coast

Gnarloo or Tombstones is located in Gnarloo, North West Australia is a serious wave for serious surfers only. This a super shallow beast of a wave that sucks and doubles up with all kinds of steps and warps in its face when it’s really going for it, followed by a fast barrel. The paddle out can be a bit of a nightmare too. Check it during a thumping southwest swell and southeasterly winds. Super remote spot, make sure you come well equipped! Experts only!

The lowdown

Located in Northwest Coast, North West Australia, Gnarloo/Tombstones is one of the best waves on this planet: reef break with waves breaking over rocky reef. This wave is virtual suicide (pro only) and can break for up to 200 meters, Serving up some serious barreling sections where you can get some shade.

What are Tombstones’ best surf conditions?

The best wave size is double to triple overhead We recommend riding your standard shortboard, step-up or gun, when it’s bigger here. Tombstones in Northwest Coast of West Oz is best suited to advanced surfers, it’s not super consistent and needs a big swell running (5/10) and can get busy when it’s on (5/10). There are a range of other options nearby. Go explore!

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200M LONG WAVE

Reef break OVER Reef BOTTOM

Seasonal surf conditions at Gnarloo (Tombstones)

The chart below shows seasonal surf data over a 12 month period. Consistency of swells are only recorded for a swell with a period of more than 7 seconds. This data is for the region and not necessarily specific to Gnarloo (Tombstones). It also shows the peak, shoulder and off peak seasons for surfing at Gnarloo (Tombstones). Check today's Gnarloo (Tombstones) surf report for current conditions.

Air and sea temperature for surfing at Gnarloo (Tombstones)

The air and sea temperatures at Gnarloo (Tombstones) surf spot are listed below on average over a 12 month period. See our recommendations on what to wear.

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Gnarloo (Tombstones) Surf Spot

The lowdown

What are Tombstones’ best surf conditions?

Air and sea temperature for surfing at Gnarloo (Tombstones)

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Gnarloo (Tombstones) surf map

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