Surf

Margaret River’s reputation has a world class surf break has been built over the last 40 years, with surfer’s from around the world travelling to this area to enjoy Margaret River’s surfing beaches. With over 40 places for you find the perfect wave, you can be sure that there is room for all to enjoy the waves!

If you are not the expert but would like to give this traditional Australian Experience a try, then join one of the local Margaret River surf schools. Local experts will have you surfing like a pro in next to no time. Take a lesson over a day, or take a longer break and enjoy a ‘surfing safari’ experience. Check out the tours section of the website to book your surfing lesson today.

See the list below for some of the great spots to stay and enjoy some of Margaret River’s surfing beaches.

Cape Naturaliste - The area around Cape Naturaliste is home to several surf breaks, which when the wind is right in winter, can provide you with one great ride! Home to one of the premier surf breaks, Three Bears, this area is one spot to be sure to include on your surfing safari.

Yallingup - A surfing destination for many years, with fantastic accommodation right on the beach front. One of Australia’s own surfing legends now has his home in the hills above this great beach. Accessible around the Yallingup area are some of the great surf spots- Rabbit Hill, Supertubes, Smiths beach, Injidup Carpark, Moses Rock and Honeycombs.

Gracetown - Another superbly located town, with accommodation on the water front, Gracetown provides you with access to Gallows, Guillotine, North Point, South Point, Big Rock Lefthanders, Ellensbrook and The Womb.

Margaret River - The town is located about 10km from the coast and provides access to The Box, The Margaret River Mouth, Grunters and Redgate. Margaret’s Main Break- Surfers Point,  is one of the most popular surf spots in the region, and is home to the Margaret River Drug Aware Pro, presented by O’Neil, and attracts world renowned surfers. Held in early April each year, it is a great event to come and watch the pro’s! Check out the monthly events section for more information.

This is only a sample of some of the many surf breaks in Margaret River- visit the Busselton or Dunsborough Visitor Centres to grab your local surf map.