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Surf GuideSouth Australia
Chiton Rocks
Chiton Rocks is the fairly exposed Hayborough reef break on the Fleurieu Peninsula, a consistent south-coast wave with uncrowded sessions, rips, and rocks that lines up best on a clean north wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Chiton Rocks in South Australia.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouth Australia, AU
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The Chiton Rocks Surf Life Saving Club and the Hayborough shoreline make access straightforward, but the rocks and undertow mean you still want to read the line carefully.
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