Raw. Rugged. Relentless.
Welcome to Margaret River, Western Australia, a wave that doesn’t just roll up, it charges through like a freight train. For this stop on the Championship Tour, 805 Beer and the World Surf League are back with another episode of Tour Take starring Lakey Peterson, and let’s just say… this one’s got a rugged beauty not unlike a wild animal in the Australian Outback. It’s nice to look at, but be careful if you’re thinking of getting closer.
Yeah, Margaret River is about as wild as it gets. Tucked along Western Australia’s wind-battered coast, it’s where Indian Ocean energy slams into an exposed reef with zero hesitation. The wave at Main Break is a big, burly right (with a sneaky left on the right day) that throws heavy water and asks big questions. If you’re not fully committed, it shows. And if you are? Well, it shows that, too.
Get the full breakdown from Lakey now, and then read on to learn more about Margaret River, Tour Take, and the WSL Championship Tour.
Lakey’s been coming here for years, and in this episode, she walks us through everything from where to sit in the lineup to how to navigate the long paddle out while dodging boils, rogue sets, and the occasional curious sea life. It’s all part of the Margaret River experience.
This spot is as much about grit as it is about style. Big boards, big arcs, big moments. No frills. No easy scores, just pure surfing.
And yeah, while the wave is the main draw, the surrounding scene isn’t too bad either. Wine country meets surf town. World-class vineyards are just a short cruise from some of the most powerful waves on Tour. The local crowd keeps it mellow, but don’t be surprised if you hear a few cheers from the cliff when someone sticks a monster carve or hucks a full rotation into the North Point wind.
Bottom line? If you’re hunting raw power, Margaret River delivers in spades. And if you’re wondering how the pros handle all that water, let Lakey show you the ropes.
Watch the full Tour Take episode above, and get the inside scoop from someone who’s stared down and cared down the Main Break in style.
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