Surfing Guide to Margaret River, Australia

• Summary

• When to go

• Where to stay

• Getting there

• Safety/things to know

• Surf spots

 

Summary

The Australian west coast provides world-class and very consistent surf year round. The most popular spot being Margaret River, there are still dozens of other spots stretching all the way up to Perth and further up the coast.

 

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The Margaret River region offers many spots for all levels along its 150 km coastline. In Margaret, you will find a very laid back town that revolves around surfing, tourism and wineries. Enough to make your lay days a little bit more pleasant.

 

When to go

The best time to surf Margaret River, Western Australia is pretty much all year long. Ground swells are consistently pushing decent waves on the coast throughout the year. However, in winter, waves will be bigger than summer and one should expect colder water temperature. The summer months will also be a little more crowded.

 

Also read : Our surf guide to the east coast of Australia

 

Where to stay in Margaret River

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Best surf hotels in Margaret River

Margaret River Resort

Margaret River B&B

 

 

Getting there

Margaret river is located 3 hours south of Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. Hire a car or use public transportation to get to Margaret. The first option is probably better as it will allow you the freedom to “surf check” the whole coast without any restriction.

 

 

Safety/things to know

-Watch out for sharks
-If you are a beginner, contacting a surf school is probably the best option as you don’t want to find yourself at the wrong spot.

 

 

Surf Spots in Margaret River

Surfers point (main break)

Margaret River’s most popular break is Surfers point. It offers a left as well as a right and works on any swell size. It is very consistent throughout the year and tends to get crowded on good days.

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Mid to high
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E

 

 

The Box

Suitable for experts only, this heavy slab is one of Margaret River’s most intense wave. A hollow right-hander breaking over a shallow reef. No room for mistake, but the reward is massive…

Wave direction : Right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Mid to high
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E

 

 

Yallingup

Located a bit up the coast, Yallingup is a nice area with multiple different breaks for all skill levels. It is pretty consitent throughout the year but obviously better in winter. There are a few reef breaks and also some sandbars.

ave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : SE

 

 

Rivermouth

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E

 

 

Redgate

A very consistent beach break working for all skill levels and at any time of the year on a SW swell. Will get offshore wind from the east and produces nice waves in both directions.

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Mid
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E

 

 

Gas Bay

An epic and hollow wave breaking over a pretty shallow reef. This spot should be attacked by experienced surfers only as it is not too forgiving.

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : N/A
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : E