Gnarabup surf report
Sheltered beach south of Prevelly, the gentlest waves near Margaret River.
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Tomorrow at Gnarabup (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Glassy, no wind, too big for you. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around overhead (1.9m faces), too big for a beginner.
- South-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings westerly 6 kn around 8am, so it'll get choppy.
- Faces around 1.9m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.9m and 11 seconds, Gnarabup is one for advanced / pro surfers and up today. Reef nearby. Stay in the sandy area.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 7:11 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Gnarabup good?
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-west to west-north-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A easterly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Gnarabup for your level.
Watch out
Reef nearby. Stay in the sandy area.
Surf schools at Gnarabup
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Margaret River Surf School. Lessons usually start at 10:30am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Gnarabup?
Gnarabup is best with a easterly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-west to west-north-west swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Gnarabup?
A easterly wind (E) blows straight offshore at Gnarabup, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Gnarabup good for beginners?
Yes. Gnarabup is one of the better Margaret River spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Gnarabup?
Reef nearby. Stay in the sandy area.
Are there surf lessons at Gnarabup?
Yes: Margaret River Surf School. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Margaret River (Surfers Point) 2.3 km
- The Box 2.6 km
- Injidup 32.7 km