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The Gallows Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
The Gallows surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 14 Jan 2025 AWST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Gallows this week:
The surf forecast for The Gallows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Gallows in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 18th Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Gallows over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 6604 | 6719 | 5212 | 3544 | 2381 | 2013 | 1655 | 1444 | 1325 | 2892 | 2567 | 3995 | 8234 | 7244 | 4723 | 3095 | 1949 | 1189 | 747 | 549 | 782 | 769 | 722 | 615 | 456 | 309 | 532 | 582 | 709 | 454 | 456 | 538 | 689 | 609 | 528 | 389 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:52PM 0.80 | 10:21PM 0.75 | 10:40PM 0.69 | 10:42PM 0.62 | 10:28PM 0.55 | 10:06PM 0.50 | 4:34PM 0.45 | 9:29PM 0.46 | 4:40PM 0.50 | 5:05PM 0.56 | 5:43PM 0.61 | 6:23PM 0.66 | 7:05PM 0.71 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:42AM 0.05 | 8:12AM 0.12 | 8:18AM 0.18 | 7:32AM 0.24 | 6:54AM 0.27 | 6:31AM 0.27 | 6:31PM 0.45 | 6:01AM 0.26 | 4:48AM 0.23 | 4:17AM 0.18 | 4:18AM 0.13 | 4:30AM 0.08 | 4:48AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Gallows Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Gallows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Gallows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Gallows 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 (The Gallows) 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 The Gallows 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.
The Gallows is 79 km (49 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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