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Ellensbrook Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Ellensbrook surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ellensbrook surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ellensbrook sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ellensbrook this week:
The surf forecast for Ellensbrook over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ellensbrook in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ellensbrook over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | |
1941 | 1778 | 2826 | 3325 | 3320 | 2283 | 1969 | 1632 | 1313 | 1094 | 734 | 303 | 857 | 1347 | 711 | 1057 | 934 | 857 | 488 | 891 | 1351 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 10:36AM1.11m | 10:57AM1.05m | 11:00AM0.96m | 10:23AM0.87m | 9:21AM0.81m | 8:30AM0.79m | 8:53PM0.63m | 7:58AM0.82m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.36m | 11:18PM0.40m | 00:08AM0.45m | 00:40AM0.51m | 00:49AM0.57m | 4:08PM0.59m | 00:15AM0.61m | 4:14PM0.50m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
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Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
18 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 |
 kJ | 1941 | 1778 | 2826 | 3325 | 3320 | 2283 | 1969 | 1632 | 1313 | 1094 | 734 | 303 | 857 | 1347 | 711 | 1057 | 934 | 857 | 488 | 745 | 1351 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | W 10 | WSW 19 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 208 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 56 | 118 | 169 | 82 | 580 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 130 | 891 | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 16 | S 11 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | — | — | W 22 | WSW 20 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 77 | 171 | 144 | 159 | 33 | — | — | 10 | 311 | 411 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 117 | 154 | 124 | 165 | 261 | 846 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 5 | 5 | 89 | 91 | 66 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 141 | 156 | 141 | 156 | 199 | 141 |
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Information about the Ellensbrook Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ellensbrook provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ellensbrook can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ellensbrook 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 (Ellensbrook) 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 Ellensbrook 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.
Ellensbrook is 87 km (54 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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