Smiths reef Surf Guide
Smiths reef in Margaret River is a reasonably exposed beach and reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the south. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. Best around mid tide. Sometimes crowded.
Smiths reef Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
 Beach and reef |  3 | fairly consistent | 18.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Smiths reef:
The best conditions reported for surf at Smiths reef occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.
Explore Smiths reef Location Map
Interactive Smiths reef surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail.
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Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Monday, 2 November 2026, 00:29 Local Time
| Sun | Monday 02 | |||
| 11PM | 2AM | 5AM | 8AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Period (s) | - | - | - | - |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
Tides at Smiths reef
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at Smiths reef
Surf stats for Smiths reef, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Smiths reef
Wind stats for Smiths reef, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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