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Big Rock Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Big Rock surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Big Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Big Rock sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Big Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Rock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1892 | 1246 | 1290 | 1083 | 884 | 945 | 492 | 384 | 1796 | 1619 | 1191 | 851 | 645 | 722 | 407 | 337 | 202 | 237 | 309 | 473 | 1787 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:28AM 0.87 | 11:56AM 0.88 | 12:27PM 0.87 | 1:06PM 0.84 | 5:54PM 0.80 | 12:15PM 0.70 | 7:24PM 0.79 | 11:16AM 0.63 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:35PM 0.32 | 11:43PM 0.29 | 1:08AM 0.24 | 1:59AM 0.22 | 2:41AM 0.22 | 3:16AM 0.24 | 1:46PM 0.69 | 3:44AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | ||
| Sunset | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 5 | 18 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | ||
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Information about the Big Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Rock surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Big Rock) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Big Rock may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Big Rock is 85 km (53 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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