Margaret River - South Side Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° S 114.98° E

Issued: 1 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
19.6° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 1st Jul)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 1st Jul)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 1st Jul)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
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5
3
4
5
3
2
0
0
!
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5
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
13
5.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.8
SW
15
3.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
16
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8397
12464
8348
6612
4183
3550
2815
3298
5009
3396
1661
802
1377
4343
6984
8933
11563
7393
6080
3137
1744
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
SE
15
NNE
5
N
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNW
30
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:16AM0.75m
10:39AM0.72m
11:00AM0.67m
11:16AM0.60m
11:14AM0.52m
5:19AM0.48m
5:20AM0.55m
Low Tide
7:49PM0.10m
8:05PM0.13m
8:08PM0.17m
8:08PM0.20m
8:10PM0.23m
8:08PM0.27m
7:47PM0.30m
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
 mm
4
17
1
2
Temp °C
16
15
14
14
14
15
16
15
13
16
17
19
17
16
13
13
12
11
13
11
10
Feels °C
9
9
10
11
11
12
13
13
8
11
12
12
12
11
8
6
6
7
8
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
2.1
NW
7
3.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
16
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
Energy kJ
12464
8348
6612
4183
3550
2815
3298
5009
3396
1661
802
453
4343
6984
8933
11563
7393
6080
3137
1744
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
0.3
SW
20
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
1.8
SW
15
0.4
N
6
2.2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
22
Energy kJ
371
60
196
139
98
33
33
8
1377
12
2424
1849
265
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.1
SE
9
0.6
WSW
22
Energy kJ
18
98
3
311
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
13
0.9
NNE
4
1.3
N
6
1.7
N
6
2.2
NNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.8
S
6
1.7
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
8397
29
105
193
444
336
263
200
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
8
6
7
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
4
4
9
9
6
5
4
Distance (km)
1145
31
31
0
0
0
2
2
157
33
151
886
194
97
97
97
12
12
12
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
8
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
8
7
5
5
5
6
7
5
4
4
3
7
5
4
9
9
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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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