Strickland Bay

Perched on the western part of Rotty, Strickland Bay, is ranked in the top 50 breaks in the world. Every year surfers flock (or pedal) here because it has the most consistent break. With superb lefts up to four metres over a shallow reef there’s a lock-in end tube section. And when the swells are smaller there are decent rights too. If you don’t understand any of this then you’re probably not experienced enough to surf here. Strickland’s not as intense as other reefs but it is still a reef (which is easier to negotiate in booties) so is not for newbies. But if you know what a lock-in end tube is then check the conditions and paddle out.