Margaret River - South Side surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 09 Sep 2025 AWST
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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
17.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Margaret River - South Side this week:

The surf forecast for Margaret River - South Side over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Margaret River - South Side in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 9th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 15th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margaret River - South Side over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)151414161413161615141414131312111213141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)272919331140155818371764266331162805208918731497237119701508324445095027524145735810
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
20
S
15
E
10
N
10
NW
10
ENE
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NE
35
NNE
35
NNW
25
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
35
W
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossoffcrosscross-
on
offcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:01AM
0.53
11:09PM
0.52
11:55AM
0.41
11:17PM
0.59
11:32PM
0.65
11:56PM
0.69
12:35AM
0.69
3:28AM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:04PM
0.32
5:50AM
0.27
4:15PM
0.35
8:00AM
0.26
12:40PM
0.16
1:31PM
0.07
2:15PM
0.01
2:54PM
-0.01
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--
Sunset-6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:09-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------11-2113-11
Temp. °C131313151514141614181918151415161515161616
Feels °C (?)11101012111211141211121411109889111212
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Margaret River - South Side (light winds from the SE at Witchcliffe 12 km from Margaret River - South Side). A 2.2m groundswell from the SW

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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 12 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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