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Gnarabup Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
Gnarabup surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 03 May 2025 AWST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gnarabup this week:
The surf forecast for Gnarabup over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gnarabup in the next 12 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 3rd May) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 3rd May) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 3rd May) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gnarabup over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 8964 | 13580 | 15556 | 11500 | 13267 | 7779 | 5015 | 5056 | 2306 | 4500 | 3923 | 4135 | 3410 | 5884 | 3752 | 2103 | 1609 | 910 | 678 | 840 | 1544 | 1272 | 2655 | 2426 | 1383 | 850 | 1136 | 1852 | 2585 | 1914 | 2114 | 2383 | 4363 | 2848 | 2185 | 2147 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:23AM 0.70 | 11:27AM 0.62 | 11:21AM 0.56 | 4:37PM 0.52 | 10:57AM 0.50 | 6:18PM 0.47 | 9:37AM 0.48 | 7:28PM 0.43 | 8:36AM 0.51 | 8:31PM 0.40 | 8:24AM 0.57 | 9:41PM 0.37 | 8:27AM 0.62 | 8:36AM 0.68 | 8:49AM 0.72 | 9:06AM 0.75 | 9:28AM 0.77 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:30AM 0.06 | 2:03AM 0.12 | 3:20PM 0.52 | 2:23AM 0.18 | 3:11PM 0.45 | 2:29AM 0.25 | 3:28PM 0.38 | 2:12AM 0.31 | 3:51PM 0.32 | 1:17AM 0.34 | 4:18PM 0.26 | 12:21AM 0.35 | 4:47PM 0.21 | 5:22PM 0.17 | 6:02PM 0.15 | 6:51PM 0.13 | 7:58PM 0.13 | |||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gnarabup Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gnarabup provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gnarabup can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gnarabup 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 (Gnarabup) 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 Gnarabup 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.
Gnarabup is 94 km (58 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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