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Yallingup

Cape Naturaliste, Australia
🪨Rocks🪸Sharp reef👥Crowded

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.

Yallingup surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
31
Poor
2.4m@10s
9km/h
Mon21
51
Fair
2.4m@11s
7km/h
Tue22
65
Good
2.0m@11s
8km/h
Wed23
44
Poor
1.9m@10s
14km/h
Thu24
64
Fair
1.5m@12s
12km/h
Fri25
49
Fair
2.8m@14s
29km/h
Sat26
53
Fair
2.2m@12s
27km/h
Sun27
21
Poor
1.3m@11s
24km/h
Mon28
55
Fair
1.1m@13s
12km/h
Tue29
62
Fair
1.2m@13s
12km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 11 km/h · PM 7 km/h
Swell
2.4m
W(260°)
Score: 17/25
Period
10s
Medium period swell
Score: 6/25
Wind
9km/h
SSW(196°)
Score: 11/25
Weather
17°C
0.0mm37%
First light 5:42amSunrise 6:12amSunset 6:14pmLast light 6:44pm
Windswell0.1m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem
1:34am1.0m
2:49pm0.5m
3:04am1.0m
3:19pm0.5m
6:04am1.0m
3:44pm0.6m
7:19am1.0m
3:34pm0.6m
11:04pm0.8m
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9:34pm0.6m
3:16am0.4m
10:04am0.8m
3:40pm0.5m
10:04pm0.8m
4:04am0.5m
10:40am0.7m
3:34pm0.6m
10:19pm0.9m
5:04am0.5m
11:44am0.7m
10:34pm1.0m
6:04am0.5m
Night

Tide times today

1:34 am
High tide - 1.01m
3:04 am
Low tide - 1.00m
2:49 pm
Low tide - 0.47m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

31
Poor
Components
Swell Direction11/25
Swell Size17/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind11/25
Raw Score45/100
Adjustments
🤢 Wind History-11
💨 Gusty Wind-3
Adjusted Score31/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score31
🤢 Morning Sickness

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (235°)
Direction range
200° - 275°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier
0.90×
Ideal period
13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ENE (70°)
Offshore range
30° - 110°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all

Water temp

19°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

6/10

👥 Spring Break (Sep 26Oct 11) — expect extra crowds

Access: Short walk from carpark.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Yallingup?

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.

What wind direction is offshore at Yallingup?

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.

What swell size and direction work best at Yallingup?

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.

When is the best time of year to surf Yallingup?

The main season at Yallingup is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. Winter is prime. Protected from bigger swells than Margs.

How do I get to Yallingup?

The spot profile lists PER as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 165 minutes. Short walk from carpark.

What kind of wave is Yallingup?

Yallingup is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Winter is prime. Protected from bigger swells than Margs.

Getting There

Airport
PER
Drive time
165 min
Data quality
verified

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