Smiths Beach (Yallingup) surf report
Beach break near Yallingup, friendlier than the reefs around it.
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Tomorrow at Smiths Beach (Yallingup) (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 (1.6m faces), too big for a beginner.
- West-south-westerly swell at 10 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings west-south-westerly 6 kn around 8am, so it'll get choppy.
- Faces around 1.6m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.6m and 10 seconds, Smiths Beach (Yallingup) is one for advanced / pro surfers and up today. Rips and strong sets in winter.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 7:14 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Smiths Beach (Yallingup) good?
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-west to west-north-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. 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 Smiths Beach (Yallingup) for your level.
Watch out
Rips and strong sets in winter.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Smiths Beach (Yallingup)?
Smiths Beach (Yallingup) is best with a easterly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-west to west-north-west swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Smiths Beach (Yallingup)?
A easterly wind (E) blows straight offshore at Smiths Beach (Yallingup), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Smiths Beach (Yallingup) good for beginners?
It can be. Smiths Beach (Yallingup) suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Smiths Beach (Yallingup)?
Rips and strong sets in winter.