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Main Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Perth City (29 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Main Beach surfForecast / WA – Perth City / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Main Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Main Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Main Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Main Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 13th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | |
543 | 915 | 881 | 515 | 425 | 222 | 175 | 106 | 69 | 56 | 81 | 68 | 48 | 121 | 387 | 651 | 356 | 534 | 522 | 558 | 425 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:30AM0.66m | 10:58AM0.63m | 11:28AM0.60m | 11:59AM0.55m | 12:27PM0.50m | 8:41AM0.43m | 4:36PM0.43m | 7:37AM0.47m | 6:29PM0.38m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34PM0.14m | 00:02AM0.14m | 00:08AM0.15m | 11:58PM0.16m | 11:58PM0.17m | 10:13AM0.43m | 2:35PM0.42m | 00:10AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.33m | 00:21AM0.24m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
13 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | W 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 543 | 915 | 881 | 515 | 425 | 222 | 175 | 106 | 69 | 56 | 81 | 68 | 29 | 121 | 387 | 651 | 356 | 534 | 522 | 558 | 425 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | N 4 | W 18 | W 15 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 16 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | WSW 13 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 15 |
| kJ | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 14 | 4 | 48 | 12 | 9 | — | 261 | 24 | — | — | 275 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | W 17 | — | W 18 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NE 3 | N 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 12 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 24 | — | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 37 | — | — | 53 | 51 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 216 | 263 | 8 | 20 | 263 | 0 | 20 | 318 | 0 | 20 | 266 | 0 | 124 |
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Information about the Main Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Main Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Main Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Main Beach 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 (Main Beach) 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 Main Beach 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Perth City Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Main Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Perth City Coast, consider staying in Perth which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Perth City Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fremantle which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Canning Vale, Gosnells and Kwinana.
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