Levy, as it's known by the locals, is home to the eponymous world class, fast, crowded, reef shelf break just west of the harbour. Plus a couple of desperation peaks generally only surfed when that's not breaking. Experts only, not to be trifled with.

The main break offers a short, right barrel, and/or quality lefts depending on the swell direction. Mid tide only, as risk steps up considerably at both high and low. Often gets fat, rippy and backwashed towards high as well. Always crowded when working, localised. Can handle some size.
Another reef break infront of east harbour wall offers short hollow rights onto boulders, and occasional lefts, that's popular with bodyboarders.
The steep shingle beach can offer some options when desperate, but is generally spinebreaking shorebreak at best particularly around high when access is cut off.

All the risks! Parking and facilities in town.

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Forecast

Surf
Primary Swell
Wind
Primary Swell
Secondary Swell
Tide
Weather
Friday 16/10
6am
3-5 ft
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12pm
3-4 ft
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6pm
3-4 ft
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Tides
Dawn:
7:11am
Sunrise:
7:45am
Sunset:
6:27pm
Dusk:
7:01pm
Saturday 17/10
6am
2-3 ft
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12pm
2-3 ft
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6pm
2-3 ft
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Tides
Dawn:
7:13am
Sunrise:
7:46am
Sunset:
6:25pm
Dusk:
6:59pm
Sunday 18/10
6am
1-2 ft
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12pm
1-2 ft
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6pm
1-2 ft
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Tides
Dawn:
7:14am
Sunrise:
7:48am
Sunset:
6:23pm
Dusk:
6:57pm
Monday 19/10
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Tuesday 20/10
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Wednesday 21/10
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Thursday 22/10
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