Greenough Surf Guide
Greenough in North West WA is an exposed beach break that has very reliable surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Greenough Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 20.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Greenough:
The best conditions reported for surf at Greenough occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Greenough (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Greenough Location Map
Interactive Greenough surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail.
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Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Monday, 2 November 2026, 10:00 Local Time
| Monday 02 | ||||
| 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Period (s) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | on | on | on | on |
Swell History at Greenough
Surf stats for Greenough, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Greenough
Wind stats for Greenough, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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Beach
Reliability: fairly consistent22km away - Mahomets Back Beach
Beach
Reliability: inconsistent23km away - Separation Point
Reef
Reliability: rarely breaks24km away





