The Surf Window

Surfers Point

Western Australia, Australia

Beach breakIntermediate

Margaret River's most accessible break, a beach and point combo at the famous Surfers Point car park, intermediate-friendly waves in the shadow of the region's expert reef breaks.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Any

LowMidHigh

Season

March–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand (beach); Sand and rock (point)

Shape

Punchy beach-break peaks; longer walls on the point

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Sandy beach break is forgiving; the point section introduces reef awareness in a manageable environment.

Hazards

  • •Rips on bigger swells
  • •Rocky point section at low tide
  • •Shark activity in the broader region

Local Tips

  • •The best scouting point for the whole Margaret River break complex, use the car park to assess Main Break, The Box, and North Point before committing.
  • •Bring a wetsuit (4/3), the Indian Ocean is cold year-round in this region.

Location

Map showing the location of Surfers Point in Western Australia, Australia

-33.9567, 115.0019