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The Gallows Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
The Gallows surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 12 May 2025 AWST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Gallows this week:
The surf forecast for The Gallows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Gallows in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 15) at 8PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Gallows over the next 12 days.
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1825 | 2982 | 2491 | 1933 | 2035 | 1796 | 1889 | 2686 | 3051 | 3275 | 3814 | 3763 | 2963 | 2446 | 2002 | 1428 | 1154 | 976 | 848 | 746 | 573 | 456 | 366 | 1012 | 3315 | 3089 | 4225 | 9950 | 6673 | 3695 | 2248 | 1979 | 3989 | 3297 | 3216 | 1649 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:44AM 0.70 | 9:00AM 0.73 | 9:21AM 0.75 | 9:47AM 0.76 | 10:17AM 0.75 | 10:51AM 0.74 | 11:27AM 0.70 | 12:04PM 0.65 | 12:39PM 0.58 | 10:35AM 0.49 | 4:32PM 0.49 | 8:06AM 0.50 | 6:44PM 0.43 | 7:52AM 0.56 | 8:45PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:52PM 0.14 | 6:37PM 0.13 | 7:35PM 0.12 | 9:04PM 0.12 | 10:24PM 0.11 | 11:11PM 0.10 | 11:42PM 0.11 | 12:08AM 0.12 | 12:30AM 0.15 | 2:01PM 0.48 | 12:49AM 0.21 | 2:29PM 0.37 | 12:57AM 0.28 | 3:16PM 0.25 | 12:40AM 0.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 54 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, near gales from the N by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Gallows Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Gallows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Gallows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Gallows 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 Gallows) 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 Gallows 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 Gallows is 79 km (49 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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