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Gracetown encompasses several highly powerful reef breaks, including North Point and South Point, situated in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The bathymetry is characterised by jagged, stepped limestone reef ledges that transition abruptly from deep water. These ledges intercept massive south-westerly Southern Ocean groundswells. When the thick swell hits the shallow rock, it violently pitches into incredibly heavy, square-shaped barrels. An easterly offshore wind is essential to hold up the immense lips and smooth the wave faces. Due to the extreme hydraulic power, the very shallow depth over the unforgiving reef, and the complex, surging line-ups, Gracetown breaks are strictly for advanced surfers. The waves offer rapid, highly critical take-offs into immediate tube sections, frequently resulting in severe wipeouts for the ill-positioned. It is a highly consequential surfing zone demanding elite wave-reading and robust physical preparation.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and rocks exposed at low tide.
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The air here is 64% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Noticeably cleaner air than a typical city. Good conditions for prolonged outdoor activity.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NOโ 5, Oโ 3, PM10 2, SOโ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 15:24
Crystal clear water: ~19m visibility
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The best week for surf at Gracetown is the week of 2 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
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Gracetown is a powerful reef break in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. Multiple breaks exist around the headland (North Point, South Point, Huzzas) producing heavy, hollow waves over limestone reef. The water is cold for WA and the lineup is sharky (great whites patrol the area). When it is on, the quality is world-class. Dramatic cliff setting.
Needs solid west or south-westerly groundswell from the Indian Ocean. An easterly wind is offshore. Best at mid to high tide. The 5-8ft range produces quality barrels. Works primarily May through September when Indian Ocean storms deliver consistent swell. Less reliable in summer.
North Point and South Point are the main breaks, each side of the headland. North Point is a right; South Point is a left. Huzzas is in the middle. Each breaks over limestone reef. Choose based on swell direction and ability.
Shark zone (great white sightings are regular). Shallow limestone reef. Powerful waves. Cold water. Isolation. This is serious West Australian surfing. Always surf with others and stay alert.
Car park at the cliff top. Steps down to the various breaks. The headland walk connects the viewing points. Remote with basic facilities.
Smaller than east coast spots due to WA's sparse population. Good days see 10-20 people. The shark risk keeps some away. The local Margaret River crew are experienced. A respectful, knowledgeable lineup.
Shark awareness is non-negotiable in this region. Use the SharkSmart app, avoid dawn and dusk, surf with others. The Margaret River wine region is nearby for post-surf cellar doors. The Indian Ocean swell window (May-September) aligns with the best wines (winter). A unique combination of world-class surf and world-class wine.
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Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
Last 28 days of logged conditions.
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Conditions at Gracetown tend to be best between 08:00 to 11:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 34/100
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