Main Beach
Main Beach is the central Cottesloe frontage, where sand, the groyne, and reef edges can line up into a friendly metro wave. It is an easy-access, often-crowded check that likes southwest swell and east-sector offshore winds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Main Beach in Western Australia.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
ESE winds are the clean lane, with E to ENE still workable.
Southwest swell is the main trigger, and low to mid tide usually gives the cleanest shape.
Lineup Guide
The groyne, reef edges, and rip currents can make the lineup feel sharper than it looks from the road, so expect a crowd and keep an eye on the entry and exit.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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