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The Box Margaret River

Terrifying slab wave near Margaret River Main Break. Thick, heavy, square barrels over shallow reef. One of the heaviest slabs in Australia.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, W

Swell Size

5–15 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Western Australia

Region

Margaret River

Coordinates

-33.9795, 114.9960

NOAA Buoy

Nearby Spots

Margaret River Main Break

632 ft · Reef Break · Best 4–15 ft

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Prevelly Beach

4569 ft · Beach Break · Best 2–6 ft

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Surfers Point Margaret River

1.5 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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Margaret River (North Point)

2.1 mi · Reef Break · Best 4–12 ft

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Gracetown

7.8 mi · Reef Break · Best 3–8 ft

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