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Ellensbrook surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
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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
20.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Ellensbrook surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 13s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 14s period, W swell with 26,976 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 5PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 13s period with W swell.
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 Sunday (May 31) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ellensbrook in the next 16 days are 8.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 31st May) | 28ft (8.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 31st May) | 28ft (8.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 31st May) | 28ft (8.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ellensbrook over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 11 | W 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | |
10381 | 24561 | 20041 | 5334 | 4389 | 2126 | 2957 | 5519 | 3735 | 1848 | 2754 | 1580 | 2839 | 2803 | 4433 | 4246 | 6449 | 13275 | 9655 | 9428 | 11400 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:36AM1.10m | 9:00AM1.14m | 9:25AM1.16m | 9:51AM1.16m | 10:20AM1.13m | 10:48AM1.08m | 11:14AM1.00m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.37m | 7:03PM0.39m | 7:33PM0.41m | 8:05PM0.43m | 8:40PM0.45m | 9:15PM0.48m | 9:50PM0.51m | ||||||||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
4 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 16 |
600 | — | — | 5334 | 4389 | 694 | 206 | 5519 | 3735 | 1848 | 2754 | 1580 | 2839 | 2803 | 4433 | 4246 | 6449 | 13275 | 9655 | 9428 | 11400 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | S 12 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | W 13 | W 11 | SW 23 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 163 | 2180 | 38 | 255 | 105 | 46 | 813 | 663 | 538 | 129 | 13 | 21 | 344 | 906 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 17 | SE 11 | W 12 | SW 26 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 18 | 61 | 133 | — | — | 169 | 145 | 15 | 671 | 41 | 28 | 26 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 13 | S 12 | — | WSW 12 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — |
10381 | 24561 | 20041 | 4936 | — | 2126 | 2957 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | 191 | 284 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 1688 | 1796 | 2003 | 2542 | 5 | 199 | 691 | 878 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 30 | 154 | 87 | 218 | 249 |
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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.











