Waterwheels
South West Australia, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.7m
- Period
- 9.8s
- Wind
- 8 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Rising · High in 4h125-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Perth local
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Waterwheels is a reef break over coral in South West Australia, Australia. It's at its best on 1.5–4.5m swells from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW, W, NW
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 1.5m – 4.5m
Waterwheels surf FAQ
Is Waterwheels good for beginners?+
Waterwheels is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 1.5–4.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Waterwheels?+
Different days call for different boards. Waterwheels can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Waterwheels?+
Look for 1.5–4.5m of swell from the SW / W / NW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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