The Trough
The Trough is a steep Mid Coast surf break north of Moana inside the Mid Coast Surfing Reserve. It is a beach-and-reef wave that can punch well above its size on a clean west-southwest swell, but it can also fade when the coast is small. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Trough in South Australia.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
East wind is the clean offshore, and west-southwest swell is the stable best direction.
Mid rising tide is usually the sweet spot.
Lineup Guide
Access is from the first carpark north of Moana, and the main hazards are rocks, reef, and sharks.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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