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Dredges

Dredges is the Hopkins River mouth break in Warrnambool, a shallow left-hand river-mouth wave that wakes up on clean south swell and a north wind. It is a fast, hollow Far West Victoria setup with a quiet lineup, but it only rewards surfers who respect the rip, the rocks, and the shallow bar. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Dredges in Victoria.

Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationVictoria, AU
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The Wave

Park near the Hopkins River mouth and treat Dredges as a shallow river-mouth left that likes a clean north wind, a south swell, and enough water on a rising mid-to-high tide to keep the bar open.

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Park near the Hopkins River mouth and treat Dredges as a shallow river-mouth left that likes a clean north wind, a south swell, and enough water on a rising mid-to-high tide to keep the bar open.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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