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Lat Long: 33.98° S 114.98° E

Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
18.3°C
0.6° 

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 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,672 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s 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 (Nov 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 3rd Nov)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 4th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 5th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
3
WSW
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2.5
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2.3
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14
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2.5
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
514
565
2995
2484
1948
2032
2695
3113
2860
2081
913
1513
2825
3732
3746
3390
4422
5605
4005
2967
2241
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
20
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
25
SW
25
SSW
10
ESE
15
W
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
25
SE
10
SE
25
SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:40PM0.70m
11:34PM0.62m
10:59PM0.54m
5:25AM0.54m
10:07PM0.50m
6:57AM0.49m
9:02PM0.50m
8:14AM0.44m
8:29PM0.55m
9:34AM0.39m
8:22PM0.61m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.01m
1:09PM0.03m
1:46PM0.09m
2:13AM0.52m
2:12PM0.16m
2:42AM0.42m
2:26PM0.25m
3:18AM0.33m
2:17PM0.32m
3:55AM0.26m
1:12PM0.37m
4:34AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
16
18
12
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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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