The Right
The Right is one of the heaviest waves on Earth—a mutant right-hand slab that detonates over a flat rock shelf on Western Australia's remote south coast. When massive Southern Ocean swells march in, the wave throws a thick, square lip that produces cavernous barrels and 40-second hold-downs. Only accessible by boat or jet ski from a remote stretch of coast near Walpole, The Right is strictly for elite big wave surfers and has attracted the world's best hellmen since it was first towed into in the mid-2000s.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 310°
- Size range
- 3m - 12m
- Ideal size
- 7.6m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Boat or jet ski access only from Boat Harbour Road off South Coast Highway near Walpole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at The Right?
The Right handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at The Right?
Offshore wind at The Right blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at The Right?
The Right wants SSW swell (180° to 310°) between 3m and 12m, with a period of 18s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf The Right?
The main season at The Right is May-Aug. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter Southern Ocean swells. Needs large swell to break.
How do I get to The Right?
Fly into ALH, then allow about 90 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $500 USD). Boat or jet ski access only from Boat Harbour Road off South Coast Highway near Walpole.
What kind of wave is The Right?
The Right is a big wave break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 10/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Aug
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter Southern Ocean swells. Needs large swell to break.
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