Point Picquet (Dunsborough)
- Bodyboard, Beginners
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Point Picquet is a very sheltered point break in the Dunsborough area that only comes to life once in a while. When it works, it’s known for extremely clear, turquoise water and a clean point shape that can produce longer, peeling rides on the right swell. Multiple descriptions exist for the wave direction, but the consistent theme is that the spot is highly hit-or-miss: it can be unreliable and often flat in summer, and it generally needs a distant swell setup to wrap into the bay. Because sessions are rare, wave quality and ride length vary strongly from day to day. Safety is a key consideration. The spot is associated with strong rip currents and includes hazards such as submerged rocks, boulders, and shallow takeoff. Even when the wave looks manageable, you’re dealing with an exposed-to-hazard environment around the point—so entries/exits and patience with the lineup matter. When there isn’t a surf session, the location is also a popular shore-based whale watching viewpoint. Winter is commonly cited as the best time for surf, and whale presence is often highlighted between June and December.
- Very sheltered point break
- Crystal-clear water when conditions align
- Strong rips as the primary hazard
- Shore-based whale watching (often highlighted between June and December)
- Sheltered point that can offer clear, standout days when it lines up
- Scenic spot and well known locally for whale watching from shore
- Can be suitable for beginners when waves are small (but still requires rip awareness)
- Highly unreliable; often flat outside the right swell setup
- Strong rip currents and hazardous conditions around the point
- Parking can fill quickly during whale watching season
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Reliability
- low
- Shadow Zones
- Sheltered from heavy SW winds by the cape's topography
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Some sources describe sand; another describes mixed beach composition.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Launch
- Small — Narrow sandy patches among limestone rocks.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Launch involves narrow sandy patches among limestone rocks.
- Shore Break
- Small — Small shore break.
Through the year
Quiet most of the time, but very crowded on the rare days the surf works or during whale season
Winter (June to August) is the wettest period
By sport
What to expect for each.
A very sheltered point break that is highly unreliable and often flat in summer; works only with distant groundswells/massive swell wrapping into the bay. Left/right descriptions conflict between sources, but both agree it is sheltered and extremely hit-or-miss.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- W, WSW, NW
- Swell Height
- 3.6–6 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low — One source says low tide; another says all tides.
- Shelter
- Sheltered — Highly sheltered point; sheltered from southwest winds.
- Wind Effect
- sheltered from southwest
- Bigger Swell
- Needs a massive swell at the main coast to reach a rideable size here.
- Wave Quality
- Poor — Wave quality is described as poor by one source, while another describes it as good when it works.
- Wave Power
- Often unreliable; described as having poor wave quality in some conditions.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Point break with peeling characteristics on the right swell.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peeling waves (when it works).
- Ride Length
- Medium — Can offer rides up to 150 meters on a good swell day; otherwise often short/flat when it doesn't line up.
- Typical Ride Length
- 100 m
- Ride Length Details
- Can offer rides up to 150 meters on a good swell day.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Point Picquet (Dunsborough) in the full forecast view.
Point Picquet (Dunsborough) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–16 ktsGusts 29 kts
- Direction
- S191°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2416 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.4–1.4 m9s period
- Temperature
- 10–23 °C
Over the next 7 days, Point Picquet (Dunsborough) is forecast for daytime winds of 4–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 29 kts. The prevailing direction is S. Waves run 0.4–1.4 m with a period of about 9s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- strong rip currents
- Submerged rocks
- Limestone boulders
- Marine life
- Shallow takeoff
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- One source states rescue availability is none at this spot, while the broader regional context describes rescue as limited during peak seasons.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest hospital is in Busselton
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies; respect the local lineup especially when the wave is rare.
- Take care of the strong rips here
- Check this spot when the west coast is completely blown out and massive
- Excellent spot for whale watching from the shore between June and December
- If surfing, be extra cautious because the lineup is rare—plan your entry/exit carefully.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Busselton
- Nearest Town
- Dunsborough
- Parking
- Small dirt car park available; fills up quickly during whale watching season and rare surf swells.
- Access
- Accessible via Eagle Bay Road with a short walk from the car park to the water.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Luxury villas and holiday rentals in Eagle Bay and Dunsborough
- Food & Drink
- Cafes and restaurants available in nearby Dunsborough
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment is available via surf shops in Dunsborough
- Gear Storage
- Yes
- Gear Repair
- Available in Dunsborough
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
A scenic coastal spot in the Dunsborough area where the sheltered point can deliver rare surf sessions and where whales are often visible close to shore in season.
Historic lighthouse offering panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Geographe Bay.
Seasonal opportunities to view whales close to shore in Geographe Bay.
Microbrewery and restaurant overlooking the coast, popular for post-session gatherings.
Coastal park with calmer swimming waters, picnic areas, and walking trails.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Point Picquet (Dunsborough)?
The best overall months at Point Picquet (Dunsborough) are June, July, August.
What skill level is Point Picquet (Dunsborough) suitable for?
Point Picquet (Dunsborough) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Beginner to Intermediate.