Yallingup - surf spot statistics

Yallingup, Western Australia, offers consistent surf year-round, dominated by clean ground swells (89-95% prevalence) with minimal wind swell interference. The best months for quality surf are April through October, when swell energy peaks and wave heights average 1.5m to 2.3m—reaching their largest in June-August (2.2-2.3m). However, winter (June-August) brings challenging wind conditions, with only 21% favorable offshore winds. April and May stand out as the sweet spot: swell size builds (1.5m-1.8m) while wind conditions improve (31-34% good winds), offering cleaner faces. September-October retains solid swell (2.2m-1.7m) but winds deteriorate slightly. Summer (December-March) provides smaller, manageable waves (1.2m-1.3m), though onshore winds plague 71-78% of days. For advanced surfers, late autumn (April-May) delivers the optimal balance of size, consistency, and cleaner conditions, while winter suits those prioritizing raw power over wind quality.

December at Yallingup offers consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.3m and a solid period of 12.7s, indicating well-formed, powerful waves. The dominant swell direction is from the southwest and west-southwest, contributing to quality waves, particularly in the 1-2m range, which makes up a significant portion of the conditions. Wind is favorable for surfing only 23% of the time, with cleaner sessions more likely when winds are light offshore (easterly) or variable. However, the prevailing winds tend to be south-southeasterly to southwesterly at moderate speeds (10-30kph), which can create chop or cross-shore bumps, especially on larger days. Swell energy is most reliable from SW/WSW directions, offering the best chance for overhead waves (1.5-2.5m), though smaller, rippable conditions (0.5-1.5m) are frequent. Expect a mix of workable days with occasional high-quality sessions when swell, wind, and tide align—particularly when winds stay below 20kph from the east or northeast. Advanced surfers will find the most opportunities, while beginners may struggle with the power and wind-affected chop on stronger swell days.