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Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
18.1°C
0.8° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 23rd Oct)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Friday
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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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)
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Period (s)
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SW
15
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
14
4
SW
13
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SW
13
4
SW
13
3.5
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SSW
12
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12
2.5
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11
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11
1.7
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11
1.2
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11
0.9
WSW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
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12
1.3
WSW
15
2.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10012
7945
6163
5064
5468
4887
3642
2800
2816
2831
2429
1587
943
610
319
425
1092
1069
742
693
1688
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
30
S
20
S
20
SW
30
SW
35
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
ESE
10
WSW
20
S
15
E
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
8:13AM0.50m
8:45PM0.54m
9:15AM0.46m
8:50PM0.61m
10:30AM0.41m
9:03PM0.68m
9:21PM0.75m
9:45PM0.80m
10:13PM0.82m
10:44PM0.81m
Low Tide
2:23PM0.28m
3:19AM0.26m
2:19PM0.33m
4:10AM0.19m
2:00PM0.36m
5:07AM0.13m
6:15AM0.09m
7:44AM0.06m
9:44AM0.04m
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Temp °C
13
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16
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Feels °C
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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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