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Gnarabup Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
Gnarabup surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 13 Mar 2025 AWST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gnarabup this week:
The surf forecast for Gnarabup over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gnarabup in the next 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 14th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 14th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gnarabup over the next 12 days.
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tue 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2254 | 1813 | 4733 | 9386 | 4209 | 2974 | 1902 | 1811 | 2188 | 2717 | 2310 | 1932 | 1325 | 964 | 514 | 1832 | 1665 | 1155 | 1286 | 1756 | 1609 | 1381 | 1026 | 892 | 991 | 1311 | 1730 | 2140 | 2562 | 2474 | 1663 | 1541 | 1518 | 4438 | 3323 | 2792 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:50PM 0.60 | 10:34AM 0.42 | 10:18PM 0.54 | 10:28AM 0.48 | 10:40PM 0.47 | 10:27AM 0.54 | 10:46PM 0.40 | 10:31AM 0.59 | 10:14PM 0.34 | 10:44AM 0.63 | 9:21PM 0.31 | 11:06AM 0.66 | 11:35AM 0.67 | 12:13PM 0.66 | 1:11PM 0.65 | 4:42PM 0.64 | 6:17PM 0.67 | 7:20PM 0.70 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:57AM 0.27 | 3:36PM 0.30 | 4:32AM 0.31 | 4:23PM 0.29 | 4:06AM 0.33 | 5:09PM 0.28 | 3:41AM 0.32 | 5:59PM 0.29 | 3:06AM 0.29 | 7:03PM 0.30 | 2:22AM 0.25 | 2:13AM 0.20 | 2:21AM 0.16 | 2:33AM 0.12 | 2:47AM 0.09 | 3:04AM 0.06 | 3:23AM 0.05 | |||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tue 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 |
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Rain (mm) | 13 | 6 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gnarabup Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gnarabup provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gnarabup can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gnarabup surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gnarabup) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gnarabup may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Gnarabup is 94 km (58 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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