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Level 5/10

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.

10-Day Forecast
Thu6
29
Poor
3.2m@12s
24km/h
Fri7
4
Poor
3.2m@11s
23km/h
Sat8
8
Poor
4.5m@13s
39km/h
Sun9
10
Poor
4.0m@12s
16km/h
Mon10
22
Poor
3.3m@13s
40km/h
Tue11
13
Poor
3.9m@14s
27km/h
Wed12
38
Poor
2.8m@11s
7km/h
Thu13
53
Fair
2.1m@11s
11km/h
Fri14
47
Fair
1.8m@12s
20km/h
Sat15
32
Poor
1.7m@11s
36km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 21 km/h · PM 22 km/h
Swell
3.2m
WSW(247°)
Score: 6/25
Period
12s
Medium period swell
Score: 21/25
Wind
24km/h
WNW(299°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
17°C
0.6mm56%
First light 6:37amSunrise 7:07amSunset 5:43pmLast light 6:13pm
Windswell1.0m@4sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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tidem
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3:04pm0.8m
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3:19pm0.7m
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4:04pm0.3m
6:44am1.1m
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6:44pm0.6m
2:04am0.8m
10:52am1.1m
6:44pm0.7m
2:04am0.8m
Night

Tide times today

3:04 am
High tide - 1.14m
3:04 pm
Low tide - 0.75m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

29
Poor
Components
Swell Direction17/25
Swell Size6/25
Swell Period21/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score44/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score29/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score29

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (235°)
Direction range
200° - 275°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.0m
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

Access: Short walk from carpark.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Yallingup?

Yallingup handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.

What wind direction is offshore at Yallingup?

Offshore wind at Yallingup blows from the ENE (70°). Anything in the 30° to 110° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Yallingup?

Yallingup wants SW swell (200° to 275°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.

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?

Fly into PER, then allow about 165 minutes by road. 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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