Look north from the beach and you'll see why it's called Crocro, short for Crocodiles. The headland at the end looks like a giant crocodile lying down in the water. Once someone points it out, you can't stop seeing it.
Where it is
The beach right next to Tamraght, and the closest spot you can walk to from the village. There are board-hire shops by the car park, so you can rent on the spot.
How the wave works
A long, wide sandy beach break with peaks going both ways, and more lefts than rights. It picks up just about any swell from the west or north-west, which makes it one of the most consistent beaches around. If there's a wave anywhere, there's usually a wave here. On a good day it gives chest-to-head-high A-frames. On a bad day, close-outs.
- Swell: west to north-west, and it takes almost anything
- Wind: north-east to east offshore
- Tide: mid to high. Skip low tide.
- Level: beginners and improvers, and anyone when it's small and clean
Things to know
- Rips on big days. When there's real swell the close-outs get heavy, and the rip can pull you towards the rocks. If you're not sure, stay close to the other surfers and don't go out alone.
- Surf schools. Busy in the mornings, especially at the south end, and on summer weekends.
- Your car. Don't leave your key on top of the wheel or under a stone. People know that trick.
If Crocro is closing out, walk down to Devil's Rock, or head to Banana Point if the tide is low.
The live forecast for Crocro is on this page above.