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Lat Long: 33.98° S 114.98° E

Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
18.4°C
1.2° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Margaret River - South Side in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 6th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 6th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 10th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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7873
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High Tide
11:19PM0.44m
7:55AM0.61m
10:06PM0.44m
8:46AM0.56m
9:34PM0.47m
9:34AM0.50m
9:24PM0.54m
10:24AM0.43m
9:25PM0.60m
11:26AM0.36m
9:32PM0.66m
9:43PM0.70m
Low Tide
3:25PM0.10m
1:59AM0.43m
3:43PM0.18m
2:51AM0.36m
3:48PM0.26m
3:38AM0.30m
3:28PM0.33m
4:24AM0.25m
2:35PM0.37m
5:12AM0.22m
6:06AM0.20m
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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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