Margaret River - Prevelly Surfers Point
Australia
Margaret River
Prevelly Surfers Point, in Margaret River, Western Australia, is a legendary spot known for its powerful waves and surf atmosphere. It is a popular place for experienced riders who come to charge the breaks against a backdrop of spectacular red cliffs.
The spot is located just south of the mouth of the Margaret River, with a narrow beach lined with rocks. Locals dominate the area, and the atmosphere is electric when the conditions are right.
Not really a place for beginners, but a paradise for those who love committed wave riding.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
wavewaveThe main wind is the Fremantle Doctor, a west to southwest wind that rises in the afternoon and blows steadily between 18 and 25 knots. It is a side-on to side-shore wind relative to the southwest-facing beach, perfect for riding waves without too much chop. In the high season from October to March, you can count on almost daily wind.
The riding area is centered around the three main breaks: Main Break, Boat Ramp Reef, and The Bombie. The launch is from a narrow sandy beach with rocks, often needing a helper for takeoff as it is technical and exposed. Stay on clean wave areas, avoid the surfer lineup when they paddle.
The water state is choppy with big waves, tides have little influence but always check the exposed reefs. WSW swells provide the best sessions, with long walls and heavy drops. Watch for wind changes from SW to SE in the late afternoon.
Ideally a SW to W side-shore wind at 18-25 knots, with WSW swell of 6-10ft for rideable waves. Avoid too strong onshore winds that chop everything up.
The water state is choppy to wavy, with waves ranging from medium to large size (up to 5m in max swell). Main swell from WSW produces powerful waves on the reef, perfect for freeride wave. Raw and oceanic conditions, no flat here.
Currents are moderate with possible rips near the breaks, especially in big swells. Tides are low, around 0.5 to 1m, and do not significantly affect navigability. Check the forecasts to avoid offshore return zones.
Opt for sizes 7 to 11m² depending on the strength, with 7-9m for classic 20-knot days in wave mode. Go up in size if the morning wind is light.
The wind regime is dominated by westerlies, with the famous Fremantle Doctor picking up strength in the afternoon from the west or southwest. Typical forces of 20 knots, sometimes more with gusts up to 30+. In season, it's wind every day, building gradually until evening.
The climate is Mediterranean with hot summers averaging around 26°C and mild winters around 15-18°C. The kite season runs from October to March, with long sunny days. Wear a long neo as the water stays cool at a maximum of 20°C.
The depth is shallow over the rocky reefs, with very shallow areas that break quickly. Mixed sand/rock bottom, rare foot except near the shore at low tide.
The water is around 20°C in summer (Dec-Mar), dropping to 16-18°C in winter. Always a 3/2mm long neo recommended.