Margaret River (Surfers Point) surf report
The famous Main Break: a powerful left and right reef that handles huge swells.
New region (beta): these break settings are still being checked by locals. Spot something off? Tell us.
Tomorrow at Margaret River (Surfers Point) (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–8am
Pumping.
Glassy, no wind, double overhead or bigger waves. Rated for an advanced surfer.
- Barely any wind (5 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around double overhead or bigger (3.0m faces), a good size for an advanced surfer.
- South-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and dropping at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings west-south-westerly 7 kn around 8am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 7:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Margaret River (Surfers Point) good?
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-west to west-north-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Advanced+
It is for advanced surfers.
It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days. 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 Margaret River (Surfers Point) for your level.
Watch out
Heavy waves, reef and big sets. Experts only when it is on.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Margaret River (Surfers Point)?
Margaret River (Surfers Point) is best with a easterly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-west to west-north-west swell and mid tide. It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days.
What wind is offshore at Margaret River (Surfers Point)?
A easterly wind (E) blows straight offshore at Margaret River (Surfers Point), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Margaret River (Surfers Point) good for beginners?
No. Margaret River (Surfers Point) is for advanced surfers. Beginners should try Smiths Beach (Yallingup) or Gnarabup instead.
What should I watch out for at Margaret River (Surfers Point)?
Heavy waves, reef and big sets. Experts only when it is on.