Surfing Trigg Point: The Complete Guide

Trigg Point is a point break located in Perth, Australia, offering a right-hander along Australia's coastline. Trigg Point is Perth's best-known surf break—a sand-dependent right-hand point that wraps around the rocky headland at Trigg Beach on the city's northern suburbs. Rated as intermediate difficulty with very crowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is WSW (250°), with workable conditions from SSW to NW (200°–310°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Trigg Point needs a minimum of 0.5m / 2ft to start working and handles swells up to 2m / 7ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 8 seconds, with 12 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the E (90°). The full offshore range spans NE to SE (45°–135°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at all tides.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Trigg Point runs June, July, August (Jun–Aug). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens May, September (May–Sep). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Winter SW groundswell season. Perth's best.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 19°C / 66°F. Bring a 3/2mm wetsuit — 4/3mm in winter months.

Getting There

The nearest airport is PER, roughly 25 minutes by car.

Access: Trigg Beach carpark. Easy access but very crowded.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

👥 Crowded — Gets very crowded
🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup
🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Very crowded. Sand-dependent right point. Rock platform entry.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy
Surf early mornings or off-peak days to avoid the worst of the crowds

Skill Level: This spot is rated intermediate (5/10). Crowd Level: Typically very crowded (9/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*