Overview
Cable Station Reef, better known locally as "Artos", is an artificial surfing reef sitting about 500 m offshore at Cable Station in Mosman Park. Cottesloe City Council voted to build it in 2000, and an underwater canyon helps funnel more swell energy onto the reef. It breaks both left and right over a mix of rock ledge and sand, and when it's firing the peak can be genuinely good. Inside at Mosman, in front of the large car parks, there's also some right-hand shorebreak among the rocks and sand.
When It Works
This is a low-frequency spot that needs a big northwest swell to get going, so expect it to be somewhat inconsistent. It draws swell from southwest through northwest, with northwest (NW) the pick of the directions. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft.
Wind and Tide
Look for an east (E) offshore wind. The reef breaks on low and mid tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
Artos suits intermediate surfers, and the lineup gets very busy — when the reef is on, expect it to be super-crowded. Sharks are a real consideration out here; if they're in waist-deep water at Cottesloe, they're certainly around this far offshore too.
Access
There's a car park with free parking, along with paid parking and roadside options.
