Gas Bay
Gas Bay is a quality right-hand reef break just south of Margaret River main break that delivers hollow, workable walls when the swell is right. It picks up more swell than many nearby breaks and is surprisingly consistent even in summer months—surf-forecast lists February as the best month for clean waves here. The reef creates a defined takeoff zone and the wave runs along a shallow ledge, offering barrel sections on bigger days.
Gas Bay surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 260°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.65m - 0.95m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Spring Break (Sep 26 – Oct 11) — expect extra crowds
Access: Short walk from Gas Bay carpark off Caves Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Gas Bay?
The Gas Bay profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.65m and 0.95m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Gas Bay?
The Gas Bay profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 45° to 135°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Gas Bay?
The Gas Bay scoring profile favors swell from SW (195° to 260°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 3m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Gas Bay?
The main season at Gas Bay is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Best autumn through spring. Summer swells smaller but still surfable. February is surprisingly consistent.
How do I get to Gas Bay?
The spot profile lists PER as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 190 minutes. Short walk from Gas Bay carpark off Caves Road.
What kind of wave is Gas Bay?
Gas Bay is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Best autumn through spring. Summer swells smaller but still surfable. February is surprisingly consistent.
Getting There
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