Gnarabup surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 AWST
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Gnarabup surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gnarabup sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gnarabup this week:

The surf forecast for Gnarabup over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gnarabup in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 17th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 17th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gnarabup over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
0
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
0
0
0
4
2
1
1
0
4
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
5
WSW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)121111101111141413131517161414131313131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15657704022681274523023246301728702522515467091080277026476436928421974270536144660
Wind
(km/h)
0
SE
30
NW
40
NW
35
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
30
NNW
40
NW
45
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
15
S
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossonononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:44PM
0.44
9:33AM
0.66
9:49AM
0.73
10:11AM
0.78
10:37AM
0.81
11:06AM
0.80
11:35AM
0.75
11:57AM
0.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:50AM
0.36
5:28PM
0.14
6:44PM
0.10
8:32PM
0.07
10:39PM
0.03
12:02AM
0.00
1:00AM
0.00
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
Sunrise-6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48-
Sunset--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
---4--------192----753
Temp. °C171920181717171818171819181516161718191616
Feels °C (?)15141311111314151414131210811121111131312
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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 16 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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