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Margaret River Pro surfing comp to benefit from trio of storms bringing strong swell
Three consecutive storm systems over the Southern Ocean are set to produce a powerful and large swell along WA’s coast this weekend, in time for the start of the World Surf League’s Margaret River Pro.
Key points:
- Surf forecasters are expecting four-metre waves in Margaret River,
- Pro surfers are eyeing the forecast swell with both fear and excitement.
- Conditions permitting, the competition will kick off on Sunday
Surf forecasters are expecting four-metre waves in Margaret River, which is the third leg of the Australian Championship Tour.
Swellnet surf forecaster Craig Brokensha said the combination of “fresh and strong” offshore winds on Sunday and Monday made for prime conditions only experienced a few times a year.
“It should be…
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