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Meelup Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Meelup surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Meelup sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Meelup this week:
The surf forecast for Meelup over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Meelup in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Meelup over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 12 | 102 | 93 | 95 | 115 | 111 | 99 | 96 | 165 | 146 | 331 | 322 | 265 | 184 | 95 | 64 | 162 | 243 | 236 | 341 | 250 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:51AM 0.35 | 9:41AM 0.70 | 10:02AM 0.76 | 10:28AM 0.78 | 10:56AM 0.77 | 11:25AM 0.73 | 11:47AM 0.67 | 11:49AM 0.59 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:15PM 0.13 | 1:23AM 0.35 | 6:26PM 0.09 | 8:05PM 0.06 | 10:18PM 0.03 | 11:46PM 0.01 | 12:45AM 0.01 | 1:30AM 0.03 | |||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | ||
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Information about the Meelup Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Meelup provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Meelup can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Meelup 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 (Meelup) 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 Meelup 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.
Meelup is 57 km (35 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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