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Cable Station Reef

Cable Station Reef is the historic metro artificial reef off Mosman Park and south Cottesloe, with lefts and rights over rock ledge and sand. It is one of Perth's classic purpose-built reef waves, and it still feels hit-or-miss enough to reward a proper swell check. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cable Station Reef in Western Australia.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationWestern Australia, AU
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Use the offshore reef as the target, not the beach.

East winds are the clean lane, northwest swell is the main trigger, and low to mid tide is the safest read.

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Use the offshore reef as the target, not the beach.

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

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