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Spot x Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Spot x surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 16 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Spot x surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spot x sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spot x this week:
The surf forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spot x in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spot x over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
2830 | 1985 | 1488 | 1305 | 1305 | 1035 | 1053 | 981 | 1094 | 1721 | 2296 | 2155 | 1799 | 1805 | 2413 | 2446 | 1826 | 1349 | 1014 | 1018 | 785 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 8:49AM0.78m | 9:18AM0.83m | 9:51AM0.85m | 10:26AM0.84m | 11:01AM0.79m | 11:25AM0.72m | 11:16AM0.63m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.00m | 7:12PM-0.03m | 8:34PM-0.04m | 9:58PM-0.03m | 11:10PM-0.01m | 00:06AM0.05m | 00:48AM0.12m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 20 |
14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 2830 | 1985 | 1488 | 1305 | 1305 | 1035 | 1053 | 981 | 1092 | 1721 | 2296 | 2155 | 1799 | 1805 | 2413 | 2446 | 1826 | 1349 | 1014 | 1018 | 785 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 24 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 16 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 6 | WSW 18 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 45 | 89 | 253 | 596 | 742 | 1094 | 584 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 206 | 2 | — | — | — | 33 | 31 | 262 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 332 | 651 | — | 47 | 39 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | E 3 | SSE 6 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 112 | 6 | 29 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Spot x provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spot x can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spot x 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 (Spot x) 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).
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Spot x is 75 km (47 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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