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The Gallows Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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The Gallows surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Gallows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Gallows sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Gallows this week:
The surf forecast for The Gallows over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Gallows in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Gallows over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | |
3827 | 3347 | 3217 | 2515 | 2419 | 1756 | 1299 | 1656 | 4409 | 6729 | 5351 | 4099 | 3810 | 2928 | 2687 | 2417 | 2135 | 1684 | 1868 | 1637 | 3008 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:51AM0.60m | 11:31AM0.53m | 5:37PM0.54m | 10:49AM0.48m | 6:57PM0.49m | 9:29AM0.47m | 8:01PM0.45m | 8:48AM0.51m | 9:01PM0.40m | 8:40AM0.57m | 10:09PM0.36m | 8:45AM0.63m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10AM0.08m | 2:23PM0.51m | 2:34AM0.15m | 2:49PM0.43m | 2:45AM0.23m | 3:22PM0.36m | 2:36AM0.30m | 3:56PM0.29m | 1:48AM0.34m | 4:31PM0.23m | 00:41AM0.35m | 5:06PM0.19m | |||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 3827 | 3347 | 3217 | 2515 | 2419 | 1756 | 1299 | 1319 | 4409 | 6729 | 5351 | 4099 | 3810 | 2928 | 2687 | 2417 | 2135 | 1684 | 1868 | 1637 | 1030 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 93 | 1656 | 1269 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3008 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 82 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 206 | 359 | 82 |
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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 16 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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