Surfing Surfers Point: The Complete Guide

Surfers Point is a reef break located in Prevelly, Australia, offering a left-hander along Australia's coastline. Surfers Point is a quality left-hander at Prevelly that sits adjacent to the famous Margaret River main break. Rated as advanced difficulty with moderately crowded conditions, this reef break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is SW (225°), with workable conditions from S to W (190°–260°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Surfers Point needs a minimum of 1m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 3.5m / 11ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the E (90°). The full offshore range spans NE to SE (45°–135°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at low to mid tide. Optimal tide range is 0.3m–1.2m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Surfers Point runs April, May, June, July, August, September (Apr–Sep). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens March, October (Mar–Oct). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Winter swells from the Southern Ocean. Consistent April-September.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 19°C / 66°F. Bring a 3/2mm wetsuit — 4/3mm in winter months.

Getting There

The nearest airport is PER, approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes by road.

Access: Easy paddle from beach at Prevelly.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup
🪸 Sharp reef — Shallow reef, booties recommended
🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Sharp reef. Watch for rocks on entry. Strong currents on bigger days.

Safety Tips:

Wear reef booties to protect your feet from sharp coral and rock
Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (6/10). Crowd Level: Typically moderately crowded (6/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Surfers Point? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Surfers Point is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*