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Lat Long: 33.98° S 114.98° E

Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
18.0°C
0.9° 

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 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 1st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 1st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 1st Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the E by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3614
2089
6383
7932
7293
5454
3388
2570
2855
5436
4890
4436
5231
4292
5832
6303
6415
6472
5878
4974
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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WSW
25
SW
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SSW
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S
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E
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W
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15
ESE
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SW
25
SSW
10
S
15
WNW
20
WNW
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WNW
25
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15
SW
10
E
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
Wind State
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High Tide
11:03PM0.73m
11:36PM0.73m
00:19AM0.71m
3:35AM0.66m
5:43AM0.65m
6:56AM0.64m
11:19PM0.44m
Low Tide
10:00AM0.18m
12:10PM0.10m
1:04PM0.04m
1:47PM0.01m
2:25PM0.01m
2:58PM0.04m
3:25PM0.10m
1:59AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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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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