Cables Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW-NW
Wind
SE-NE
Surf Height
Waist-head high
Tide
Any, although it'll stop on low, low tide if it's small which it usually is due to the shadow of Rottnest Island (see regional overview).
Cables Surf Guide
In 1999, Cables became the site of the first artificial surfing reef in the world. Funded by the state government, granite rocks were arranged in a giant undersea pyramid to create a sort of limp peak. However, beggars certainly can't be choosers, it can go off to perfection few times a year and then dormant. Needs a big swell to break to its potential, preferably with a westerly direction to get out of Rottnest's shadow.
Ability Level
Beginner
Beginner to advanced, depending on size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Everyone's hungry as hell when it breaks, so hassle smart.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Expect crowds when it works.
Spot Rating
Poor
Average.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not bad most of the time but need to paddle out to reef.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean to fair, depending on rainfall with city run-off.
Hazards
Rocks, sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Easy. car park right at the spot on the cliff.
Bottom
Man-made reef alongside intermittent shelves of rock.
Best Season
Winter is strongest, but can get surf year-round.
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