10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 39/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 21/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 231° is 6° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too big: 5.6m exceeds maximum 5.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 297° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (231°), size (5.6m), or wind (14 km/h from 297°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.6m (18.4ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 13s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 233° is 8° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 5.0m is 2.0m from ideal 3.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 298° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (233°), size (5.0m), or wind (24 km/h from 298°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.0m (16.4ft) swell from 233° (SW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 232° is 7° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 4.9m is 1.9m from ideal 3.0m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 15s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 264° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (232°), size (4.9m), or wind (26 km/h from 264°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.9m (16.1ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 234° is 9° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too big: 7.4m exceeds maximum 5.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Good period: 14s is 93% of ideal 15s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 37 km/h from 215° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (234°), size (7.4m), or wind (37 km/h from 215°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
7.4m (24.3ft) swell from 234° (SW) at 14s period
Good alignment: Swell from 221° is 4° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too big: 5.9m exceeds maximum 5.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 266° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (221°), size (5.9m), or wind (19 km/h from 266°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.9m (19.4ft) swell from 221° (SW) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 215° is 10° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 5.5m exceeds maximum 5.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 35 km/h from 228° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (215°), size (5.5m), or wind (35 km/h from 228°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.5m (18.0ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 213° is 12° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 8.5m exceeds maximum 5.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 226° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (213°), size (8.5m), or wind (22 km/h from 226°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
8.5m (27.9ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 214° is 11° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 5.1m exceeds maximum 5.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 265° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (214°), size (5.1m), or wind (16 km/h from 265°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.1m (16.7ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 12s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 220° is 5° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Good size: 4.2m is within 15% of ideal 3.0m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 302° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (220°), size (4.2m), or wind (22 km/h from 302°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.2m (13.8ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 11s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 226° is within 5° of optimal 225°.
Marginal size: 4.6m is 1.6m from ideal 3.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 334° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Margaret River. Either swell direction (226°), size (4.6m), or wind (19 km/h from 334°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.6m (15.1ft) swell from 226° (SW) at 12s period
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