Drummond Point

Drummond Point is an exposed beach-reef and point break on the west coast of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. Surf is described as dependable and can work at any time of the year, but it is most favorable in February. Conditions are typically cleanest when winds are light to moderate from the east (offshore relative to the break), which helps keep the point workable. The spot is characterized as a consistent right-hand break with peeling, powerful waves. The break setup varies across beach, reef, and point sections, with sections for turns and occasional barrel opportunities when the sand and reef alignment is favorable. It’s also noted as exposed, with conditions that can become heavier as swell increases. Safety is a major consideration. Shark presence is explicitly flagged as a hazard, and the spot can also develop strong rip currents during larger swells. The location is remote, so visitors are advised to carry adequate supplies and safety gear and to consider surfing with at least one partner due to the high shark-risk context. For timing, the best month reported is February, with additional favorable months given as February through April and then October through November. On the regional coast, winter months (June to August) are associated with more frequent frontal systems and rain, while regional thermal sea breezes are typically strongest in the afternoon during warmer months (January, February, December).