Margaret River - South Side Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.98° S 114.98° E

Margaret River - South Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Margaret River - South Side sea temperature is
19.1° C
1.4° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,837 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 31st Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2
SSW
13
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
4
SW
16
5
SW
16
5
SW
14
5
SW
14
4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7002
3887
3675
4796
3705
3459
3299
2454
1317
1764
1273
1220
3621
4899
8042
11327
10409
9278
6260
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
SE
10
ESE
10
S
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
35
NNW
40
W
35
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
15
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
High Tide
8:16AM0.76m
8:51AM0.77m
9:22AM0.77m
9:50AM0.75m
10:14AM0.71m
10:36AM0.65m
1:41AM0.36m
Low Tide
5:48PM0.06m
6:11PM0.07m
6:29PM0.10m
6:38PM0.13m
6:40PM0.17m
6:37PM0.21m
3:50AM0.36m
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7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:13
7:13
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5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
 mm
3
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1
Temp °C
15
13
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16
12
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Feels °C
9
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9
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14
14
13
12
11
8
4
5
7
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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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