10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Yallingup, Cape Naturaliste, Australia
Yallingup is a protected reef break on the Cape Naturaliste peninsula that offers a more forgiving alternative to the heavy slabs further south. The right-hand wave breaks in a picturesque bay surrounded by granite headlands and pristine bushland. When massive swells hammer the Margaret River region, Yallingup provides a safe haven with smaller, more manageable waves. The wave suits intermediate to advanced surfers with its long walls and occasional tube sections. Indigenous Noongar people have lived on this coast for over 50,000 years, and the area retains a spiritual quality.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 45/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 20/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 243° is 8° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 3.6m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Good period: 12s is 92% of ideal 13s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 288° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Yallingup. The 3.6m swell from 243° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
3.6m (11.8ft) swell from 243° (WSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 248° is 13° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 3.4m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 298° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (248°), size (3.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 298°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.4m (11.2ft) swell from 248° (WSW) at 12s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Too big: 3.2m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 260° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (243°), size (3.2m), or wind (26 km/h from 260°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.2m (10.5ft) swell from 243° (WSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 245° is 10° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 5.0m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 13s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 37 km/h from 216° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (245°), size (5.0m), or wind (37 km/h from 216°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.0m (16.4ft) swell from 245° (WSW) at 13s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 235° is within 5° of optimal 235°.
Too big: 3.5m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 258° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (235°), size (3.5m), or wind (19 km/h from 258°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.5m (11.5ft) swell from 235° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 227° is 8° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 3.1m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 38 km/h from 226° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (227°), size (3.1m), or wind (38 km/h from 226°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 220° is 15° off optimal 235°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 4.2m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 224° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (220°), size (4.2m), or wind (23 km/h from 224°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.2m (13.8ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 229° is 6° off optimal 235°, still within prime range.
Too big: 2.9m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 13s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 269° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (229°), size (2.9m), or wind (15 km/h from 269°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.9m (9.5ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 230° is 5° off optimal 235°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 2.5m is 0.9m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 13s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 297° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (230°), size (2.5m), or wind (23 km/h from 297°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.5m (8.2ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 238° is 3° off optimal 235°, still within prime range.
Too big: 2.8m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 347° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Yallingup. Either swell direction (238°), size (2.8m), or wind (17 km/h from 347°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 238° (WSW) at 11s period
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