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Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Margaret River - South Side surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Margaret River - South Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Margaret River - South Side this week:
The surf forecast for Margaret River - South Side over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Margaret River - South Side in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margaret River - South Side over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 22 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
2193 | 5741 | 7763 | 5793 | 4614 | 4193 | 3673 | 3110 | 2570 | 2254 | 2073 | 2815 | 2558 | 4458 | 4992 | 5661 | 4112 | 2788 | 2362 | 1202 | 486 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:14PM0.51m | 9:37AM0.48m | 8:17PM0.46m | 8:55AM0.52m | 9:16PM0.42m | 8:45AM0.58m | 10:24PM0.37m | 8:48AM0.64m | 8:58AM0.69m | 9:12AM0.73m | 9:29AM0.75m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.43m | 2:57AM0.23m | 3:23PM0.36m | 2:48AM0.31m | 3:59PM0.29m | 2:01AM0.36m | 4:34PM0.24m | 00:44AM0.36m | 5:12PM0.20m | 5:53PM0.17m | 6:41PM0.15m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 1619 | 5741 | 7763 | 5793 | 4614 | 4193 | 3673 | 3110 | 2570 | 2254 | 2073 | 2815 | 2558 | — | — | — | — | 1849 | — | 1202 | 486 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 2193 | 1229 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 12 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | 4458 | 4992 | 5661 | 4112 | 2788 | 2362 | 689 | 368 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 13 | 1796 | 2001 | 1688 | 1983 | 31 | 97 | 36 | 19 | 12 |
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The above surf forecast table for Margaret River - South Side provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Margaret River - South Side can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Margaret River - South Side 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 (Margaret River - South Side) 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).
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Margaret River - South Side is 93 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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