Margaret River - South Side Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° S 114.98° E

Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
19.2° C
1.7° 

Margaret River - South Side surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Margaret River - South Side surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 18,925 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Margaret River - South Side in the next 16 days are 7.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)25ft (7.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margaret River - South Side over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
4
SW
15
4
SW
14
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
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13
2.5
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14
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2.3
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2.5
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3.5
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4.5
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16
4.5
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16
4.5
WSW
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4
WSW
16
4
SW
16
6
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6603
7359
7319
6472
9876
6245
3936
2787
2458
1715
2586
2959
8188
5678
7715
10642
10009
9161
8055
6807
15245
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
25
W
30
SW
25
S
20
S
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
10
E
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
30
WSW
30
W
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SW
15
W
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WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
45
WNW
45
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High Tide
10:14AM0.71m
10:36AM0.65m
1:41AM0.36m
10:52AM0.58m
1:28AM0.42m
10:56AM0.49m
1:44AM0.48m
10:08AM0.41m
2:25AM0.55m
3:31AM0.61m
4:48AM0.68m
Low Tide
6:40PM0.17m
6:37PM0.21m
3:50AM0.36m
6:33PM0.25m
5:28AM0.38m
6:21PM0.28m
7:38AM0.40m
5:41PM0.29m
3:22PM0.24m
3:00PM0.14m
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Temp °C
18
18
16
13
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Feels °C
14
12
9
6
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9
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13
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14
11
8
10
11
11
10
11
10
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Information about the Margaret River - South Side Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Margaret River - South Side 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.

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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