Jan Juc

Surf Guide

Jan Juc gets a lot of surf action - mainly due to the fact that it's the closest decent beachbreak in the vicinity of the quality reefs found in the Torquay area. Located in front of the Torquay golf club, Juc can serve up some quality beachbreaks when the right conditions come together. Thing is, when the conditions are right here, its often firing at the nearby reefs. This means a lot of people use it as a back-up spot when the swell is getting a touch small or the wind is getting into Bells and Winki. The peaks tend to shift around a bit at Juc, and it can get a touch crowded - but it can still serve up the goods, particularly when the reefs haven't been firing for a while and the locals need to get wet. It's also a useful testing ground for those wanting to practice their air-time in cross-onshore days. When surfing at Juc, keep your eye on Bird Rock, at the western end of the beach - it can provide some short, sucky barrels on mid to high tide. The small take off spot means locals get their pick first. Don't bother paddling out if it's crowded. Have a photo for this break? Send it over!