Marrawah surf report
Remote north-west coast that cops the full force of the Southern Ocean.
New region (beta): these break settings are still being checked by locals. Spot something off? Tell us.
Tomorrow at Marrawah (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Light cross-wind, overhead waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- South-south-westerly wind at 9 kn. That's cross-shore here, so expect a bit of texture.
- Waves around overhead (1.5m faces), a good size for an intermediate surfer.
- West-south-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and dropping at 8am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings south-south-westerly 10 kn around 9am, so it'll get choppy.
- At 1.5m and 11 seconds, Marrawah is one for advanced / pro surfers and up today. Very powerful surf, remote and cold.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:12 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Marrawah good?
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-west to west-north-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1.5m. Bigger than 1.5m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
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 Marrawah for your level.
Watch out
Very powerful surf, remote and cold.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Marrawah?
Marrawah 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 Marrawah?
A easterly wind (E) blows straight offshore at Marrawah, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Marrawah good for beginners?
Not really. Marrawah is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Clifton Beach or Park Beach.
What should I watch out for at Marrawah?
Very powerful surf, remote and cold.
Nearby breaks
- Clifton Beach 331.2 km
- Park Beach 331.8 km
- Eaglehawk Neck 358.1 km