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.
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
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Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Spring Break (Sep 26 – Oct 11) — expect extra crowds
Access: Short walk from carpark.
The Yallingup profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.
The Yallingup profile uses wind from ENE (70°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 30° to 110°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
The Yallingup scoring profile favors swell from SW (200° to 275°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 13s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
The main season at Yallingup is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. Winter is prime. Protected from bigger swells than Margs.
The spot profile lists PER as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 165 minutes. Short walk from carpark.
Yallingup is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Winter is prime. Protected from bigger swells than Margs.
🏖️ Forgiving sandy reef • Yallingup beauty • Margaret River for all
🏝️ Hidden bay beauty • Multiple peaks • All abilities welcome
🐻 Yallingup left • Barrel reef • Consistent
🔪 Gracetown reef • Very consistent • Uncrowded
🏔️ Australia's biggest wave • 2km offshore • Margaret River power
🌿 Gracetown left • Beginner friendly • Works in onshore