Margaret River - South Side Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° S 114.98° E

Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
19.8° C
2.4° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 18,029 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Margaret River - South Side in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
3
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
3.5
WSW
17
3.5
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
5
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5
WSW
16
4.5
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4.5
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5.5
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14
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16
5.5
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4.5
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15
4.5
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15
4
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1380
1664
1889
8079
6650
5492
11376
11141
10526
8157
7278
7718
6309
7985
12674
17133
18023
14326
9826
8042
6981
Wind (km/h)
25
N
25
NNW
30
SW
20
W
25
W
20
WNW
10
SSW
5
WNW
25
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20
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20
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35
WSW
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25
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20
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15
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High Tide
10:56AM0.49m
1:44AM0.48m
10:08AM0.41m
2:25AM0.55m
3:31AM0.61m
4:48AM0.68m
5:58AM0.74m
7:00AM0.80m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.28m
7:38AM0.40m
5:41PM0.29m
3:22PM0.24m
3:00PM0.14m
3:21PM0.05m
3:54PM-0.02m
4:31PM-0.07m
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Temp °C
16
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Feels °C
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7
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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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