Beach break / reef · Southwest Australia · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Too big for your level. Don't mess with that.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A Yallingup bay mixing sandbanks with the "Smiths Reef" break: a tubing right and a longer, mellower left for experienced surfers, while the beach itself is described as beginner/intermediate-friendly in small conditions. Sharp, hidden reef.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Smiths Beach, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Smiths Beach is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Smiths Beach comes broadly from South-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Smiths Beach, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Selong Belanak, Gerupuk. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.