The Farm surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AWST
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The Farm surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Farm sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Farm this week:

The surf forecast for The Farm over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Farm in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 21st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Farm over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
0
2
3
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.2
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
524
547
696
926
1475
1275
1257
1008
1556
1578
1979
1093
722
691
527
456
329
151
239
347
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
N
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
30
S
35
S
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
E
15
ENE
5
SW
25
NE
30
NNE
20
N
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:47AM0.84m
10:22AM0.82m
10:56AM0.78m
11:20AM0.70m
11:12AM0.62m
10:43AM0.55m
10:06AM0.50m
Low Tide
8:26PM-0.04m
9:51PM-0.03m
11:04PM-0.00m
00:00AM0.05m
00:41AM0.12m
1:07AM0.20m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
1
Temp °C
19
17
18
17
16
18
20
20
20
19
17
16
16
16
19
16
13
16
16
17
19
17
16
17
14
15
17
18
18
19
18
14
10
10
10
13
11
10
14
11
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.4
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
Energy kJ
553
524
524
553
926
1475
1275
1257
1008
1556
1578
1979
1093
722
691
527
456
329
151
239
347
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
20
0.9
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
18
1.2
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
11
0.5
W
16
0.5
N
5
0.4
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
18
Energy kJ
216
448
547
696
411
134
11
100
78
176
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
SSE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.2
ESE
2
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NNE
5
0.7
NNE
4
1.2
N
5
1.1
N
5
Energy kJ
2
17
12
10
1
13
29
25
16
71
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
4
30
1
0
0
62
750
10
10
0
4
0
0
10
80
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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Information about the The Farm Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Farm provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Farm can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Farm 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 (The Farm) 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 The Farm 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.

The Farm is 62 km (39 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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