Surf spot

Cyclops

Forecast conditions and map view for Cyclops in Australia, WA, Fitzgerald River. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, WA, Fitzgerald River
Coordinates: -33.9893, 123.1014

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.9	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	10.2	10.2	10.2	10.3	10.3	10.6	7.1	7.5	7.7	7.7	8.2	8.4	8.4	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.5	8.9	9.1	9.3	9.6	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.8	9.8	9.9	10	9.9	9.8	9.9	9.9	9.9	9.9	9.7	9.9	5.1	5.2	5.2	5.1	4.9	5	4.3	4.5	5.3	10.4	10.6	10.7	10.7	10.8	10.8	5
Wave energy (kJ)	79	80	75	71	71	76	85	153	143	128	155	160	132	69	69	50	48	140	157	194	240	292	312	299	286	268	251	245	241	235	220	216	212	194	182	175	160	132	109	86	27	23	18	16	16	17	12	11	12	46	47	53	62	78	78	24
Wind speed (km/h)	21	23.9	30.1	34.9	41.1	34.9	27.1	19.9	14.2	12.7	13	16.6	21.2	17.9	12.1	5.1	7.9	8.6	7.9	19.2	24.5	24.2	23.8	20.7	22.3	23.1	27	27.2	25.6	26.3	25.5	27.5	27.6	27.3	29.1	22.6	28.4	29.1	24	21.7	22.1	22.5	25.9	27	22.9	13	19.8	22.3	23.7	17.6	33	36.8	37.3	43.5	43.3	41.1
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Cyclops is a remote surf spot in Western Australia, near the Fitzgerald River / Fitzgerald River National Park area. It’s known as a powerful, exposed reef break that draws experienced surfers when conditions line up.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Wave character: Fast, heavy, and often hollow
Best for: Advanced to expert surfers
Exposure: Very exposed to swell and wind
Atmosphere: Remote, rugged, and uncrowded

What it’s like

Cyclops can produce serious waves with strong shape and real power. Because it’s in a remote stretch of the WA coast, it tends to get less traffic than better-known surf zones, but that also means conditions can be unforgiving. Expect a wave that can be thick and punchy, with a steep takeoff and a fairly critical section.

Conditions

It generally works best with: - Consistent swell - Clean offshore or light winds - A good swell angle hitting the reef properly

Since the area is exposed, it can get rough quickly if the wind shifts or the swell becomes too big and messy.

Hazards

Shallow reef
Strong waves and currents
Remote location
Limited access / limited help nearby

Overall

Cyclops is one of those serious WA reef setups: remote, powerful, and rewarding if you’re skilled and the ocean cooperates.