Margaret River
Margaret River is Western Australia's undisputed wave capital—a stretch of rugged coastline where powerful Indian Ocean swells meet a minefield of world-class reef breaks. The main break offers everything from punchy walls to heavy barrels, while nearby The Box delivers one of Australia's most terrifying slabs. North Point adds a long, perfect left to the mix. The region is also renowned for great white shark activity, adding genuine menace to sessions. Cold, raw, and wild, Margs rewards surfers willing to venture beyond the Bali comfort zone.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 280°
- Size range
- 1m - 5m
- Ideal size
- 4.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 2m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
Winter swells. Indian Ocean power.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
The Box
⚠️ Australia's heaviest slab • Square barrels of doom • Helmets mandatory
Surfers Point
🍷 Margaret River's left • Wine country waves • Less crowds than Margs
Gas Bay
🌊 Margaret River right • Consistent reef • Works year-round
Lefthanders
🦈 Gracetown quality • Workable walls • Shark country awareness
South Point
🌿 Gracetown left • Beginner friendly • Works in onshore
Cow Bombie
🏔️ Australia's biggest wave • 2km offshore • Margaret River power