Mylies Beach (Hopetoun)

Mylies Beach (Hopetoun) is an exposed sandy beach break with medium-sized surf that can work at any time of the year, with the clearest seasonal peak in May. Providers describe the waves as having a reliable feel overall, but with a notable pattern in May where conditions are clean about half the time while the other half is prone to being blown out. For swell, the best direction is consistently given as south, with both left and right-hand peaks possible depending on how the sandbanks set up. When the wind works, sessions can be groomed; when it doesn’t, the same exposure can make the surf more choppy and messy—particularly when winds shift relative to the favored offshore direction. Safety is a key concern at this remote launch: shark hazards are specifically called out, and strong rip currents can develop depending on swell size and sandbank configuration. The area is also remote with limited mobile reception, and there is no on-site lifeguard presence; plan to be self-reliant and avoid solo sessions. Crowd-wise, Mylies Beach is described as unlikely to be too crowded even when conditions are up. It’s located within Fitzgerald River National Park, with access rules (designated tracks) and park regulations that visitors must follow. Expect basic on-site conveniences rather than full services, and make sure to manage your session plan around shifting sandbanks and offshore exposure.