Gracetown is a small settlement tucked away on a hillslope above Cowaramup Bay with sweeping ocean views. It’s located approximately half way down the Cape-to-Cape Coast, in the heart of the Margaret River Region.
Gracetown is famous for its world-class surf breaks and is one of the top surfing destinations in WA. Each of the two headlands that frame Cowaramup bay deflect the waves rolling in from the open ocean, forming point breaks. Further into the middle of the bay off South Point there is a gentler reef break known as Huzzas, one of the best waves in the region for beginner surfers.
Cowaramup Bay is a must-see destination for any travelling surfer. On its day, North Point is the premier right-hand reef/point break in Western Australia. It is renowned for its power and hollow barrels over rock ledges. On bigger days of over 3 meters it is definitely for advanced surfers only.
On the other side of the bay, South Point is one of the most popular left-point waves in Western Australia. This wave is for intermediate to advanced surfers and is one of the few waves in the region that is protected from southerly winds. Swell range is from 2 to 3.5 m.
Heading west along Cowaramup Bay Road, then turning the corner and down the hill once the Indian Ocean comes into view, you’ll find North Point, possibly the most heavy duty waves on the coast when the right conditions are in play (south west swell and easterly wind).
North Point and South Point both work in a heavier swell and North Point in particular is a challenging world-class surf break