Chicken Reef
Chicken Reef is Rottnest's south-side reef break near Salmon Bay, a shallow-lipped left with a proper winter wave reputation and a strong experienced-surfers identity. It is reachable by land, but it still feels like an island reef session because the takeoff is short, ledgey, and serious when the swell links up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Chicken Reef in Western Australia.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
North to north-east offshore wind is the clean lane, and a solid south-southwest swell is the stable call.
This is a high-tide-only reef with a rising-tide preference; the shallow ledge and inside reform need extra water to link up cleanly.
Lineup Guide
Take the ferry and bus around to the Salmon Bay side, then walk in to the reef.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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