Surf spot

The Womb

Forecast conditions and map view for The Womb in Australia, WA, Margaret River North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, WA, Margaret River North
Coordinates: -33.8954, 114.9850

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	2.5	2.6	2.2	2.9	2.9	3.3	3.1	2.9	2.9	2.5	2.8	3	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.6	3.7	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.2	3.1	3	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.5	2.3	2.1	2	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7	2	2.4	2.6	2	3.9	4.4	4.4	4.2	4.1
Wave direction	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	13.1	12.6	13.2	7.9	9.7	9.4	9.3	9.4	9.5	10.1	8.8	9.3	9.5	9.6	9.8	9.9	10.1	10.3	10.7	10.8	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	11.1	11.2	11.3	11.3	11.2	11.1	11	10.8	10.7	10.6	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.4	10.7	10.8	10.9	11.1	10.9	11.3	11.5	11.9	11.3	10.7	9.8	9.1	10.2	10.4	10.3	10.2	10.2
Wave energy (kJ)	2061	2081	1687	1035	1545	1898	1680	1544	1476	1255	1211	1557	1690	1887	2096	2316	2386	2595	2940	3188	3218	3073	2929	2819	2757	2666	2528	2401	2288	2101	1924	1635	1373	1157	945	815	725	649	587	581	633	645	657	599	648	729	780	1031	1307	1259	689	3230	4267	4073	3671	3430
Wind speed (km/h)	32.4	27.2	23.9	18.6	17.3	15.9	12.4	11.6	17.7	16	15.1	16.9	16.7	13.4	7.2	7.1	11	10.8	13.2	9.4	2.1	11.2	14.3	13.6	14.5	15.5	14.1	8.5	7.3	5.5	13.6	14.8	15	13.3	16.2	18.8	17.6	11.2	6.9	8.4	9.7	7.6	10.4	14.9	13.1	14	15.5	18	21.6	28.5	31	26.7	41.3	44.6	36.8	32.3
Wind direction	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	SWCross-on	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESEOffshore	NNEGlassy	SECross-off	ESEOffshore	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ENEOffshore	WOnshore	NNECross-off	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross	NCross	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NCross	NNWCross	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NCross	NCross	NCross	NCross	NCross	WNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWBlown out	WNWBlown out	WBlown out	WNWOnshore

The Womb is a well-known surf spot in Margaret River North, Western Australia, part of the powerful break system along the Margaret River coastline.

Quick description

Type of wave: Fast, hollow, and powerful reef break
Best for: Experienced surfers only
Wave quality: Can be world-class when conditions line up
Crowd level: Often busy when it’s working, especially during good swells

Conditions

The Womb tends to work best with: - Westerly to northwesterly swells - Light offshore winds - Medium to larger swells

Because it’s a reef break, it can produce steep drops, barreling sections, and strong currents. It’s not usually considered beginner-friendly.

Hazards

Sharp reef
Heavy wipeouts
Powerful hold-downs on bigger days
Crowds and local respect issues during good sessions

General vibe

The Womb is one of those Margaret River spots that can deliver serious waves and a big-performance feel. When it’s on, it’s the kind of wave that rewards good timing, commitment, and solid reef surfing experience.