Surf spot

Caves

Forecast conditions and map view for Caves in Australia, WA, Perth South. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, WA, Perth South
Coordinates: -32.5229, 115.7000

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)	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	1	1.2	1.3
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WNW
Wave period (s)	11.3	13.2	10.2	6.8	6.7	11.1	9.6	9.6	9.4	10.3	10.4	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.5	10.6	10.7	10.8	10.9	11.2	11.3	11.3	10.7	10.8	10.8	10.9	10.9	11	10.9	10.9	10.8	9.7	9.6	10.2	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.2	9.9	11.2	11.3	11.6	11.3	10.9	10.6	10.5	10.4	10.4	10.4	9.9	9.8	11.1	9.7	9.4	7.6	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	218	434	280	159	156	511	321	280	246	408	400	396	400	412	432	436	457	466	484	501	510	501	475	453	444	440	418	396	381	342	311	196	163	184	172	148	132	113	57	109	112	116	124	123	104	102	94	94	95	66	60	83	103	172	178	188
Wind speed (km/h)	29.5	37.1	29.3	23.2	17.5	15.5	12.3	8.3	10.2	9.4	9.4	16.2	15.4	11.9	10.4	7.1	7.4	9	13.3	10.8	8.2	22.8	26.6	28.2	22.8	24.5	23.1	25.1	18.9	24.5	17.8	20.8	24.3	18	20.4	16	10.7	5.8	5.6	5.1	10.4	17.7	20.6	22.8	26.4	22	22	23.5	28.5	39.8	36.1	32.2	26.8	25.4	20.1	15.6
Wind direction	NWCross-on	WBlown out	WSWCross	WSWCross-off	WCross	WCross	WCross	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross	WSWCross	SSWCross-off	SSEOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	NWCross-on	WCross	SECross-off	NECross-on	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWBlown out	SWBlown out	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross	WSWCross-off

Caves, Perth South, Western Australia is a classic south-west WA surf break known for its heavy, hollow waves and reefy setup. It’s a spot that can produce fast, powerful surf when conditions line up, and it’s generally suited to experienced surfers rather than beginners.

What it’s like

Wave type: Powerful reef/ledge-style waves
Best on: Solid southwest swell with light offshore winds
Character: Fast, steep takeoffs with barrels on the right day
Crowd: Can attract local surfers when it’s firing

Conditions

Works best in clean offshore conditions
Needs enough swell to activate the reef properly
Can get close-outy or heavy when too big or poorly aligned

Skill level

Advanced to expert
Best for surfers comfortable with:
shallow water
heavy drops
fast, punchy waves
strong currents and impact zones

Hazards

Shallow reef/rocks
Strong sweep and rips
Heavy wipeouts on bigger swells
Limited margin for error

General vibe

Caves is the kind of spot that rewards patience and timing. When it’s on, it can offer some of the more intense and exciting waves in the Perth South region, but it’s not a friendly beginner wave.