Bennion Beach Cleggies (Perth)

Bennion Beach Cleggies is an exposed reef break in Perth’s Trigg area that only works when conditions line up precisely. The reef is on a shallow limestone shelf, so timing the tide matters: it can get quite shallow at low tide, and a safer approach is to aim for mid to high tide to avoid the reef when it’s at its most hazardous. When the setup is right, Cleggies produces both lefts and rights over the reef, with peeling, medium-speed takeoffs and moderate wave power. Sources describe good wave quality and a decent wall for maneuvers when the swell and wind are aligned, with a working swell size often around roughly 1.0–2.5 meters. Ride lengths are typically described as medium, frequently in the ballpark of 50–100 meters. Wind is a major driver of whether the reef break performs. Offshore easterly winds are favored (with cross-onshore effects when the South-West sea-breeze is involved). A summer sea-breeze pattern is described for the area, typically running from around midday through early evening, while surf conditions for this particular reef are reported as best in June in the surf-forecast baseline. Safety-wise, expect hazards including shallow reef and sharp rocks, plus rips near reef gaps. Surf etiquette still applies, but the key local practice is to keep distance from the reef—especially at low tide—and to consider early-morning sessions for cleaner offshore conditions. Rescue and lifeguard coverage specifically for the spot are not reported, so plan conservatively and be ready for limited on-site support.