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Altona Pier Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Altona Pier surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Altona Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Altona Pier sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Altona Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Altona Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Altona Pier in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Altona Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Mon 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | |
0 | 66 | 60 | 56 | 83 | 74 | 68 | 37 | 37 | 2 | 45 | 41 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 11:03PM0.73m | 11:31AM0.68m | 00:03AM0.72m | 1:03PM0.70m | 1:02AM0.72m | 2:16PM0.74m | 1:56AM0.74m | 3:15PM0.78m | 2:45AM0.76m | 4:05PM0.83m | 3:28AM0.77m | 4:50PM0.86m | 4:07AM0.78m | 5:30PM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:19AM0.33m | 5:37PM0.33m | 6:34AM0.28m | 6:58PM0.37m | 7:41AM0.23m | 8:10PM0.39m | 8:36AM0.19m | 9:09PM0.41m | 9:23AM0.16m | 9:59PM0.42m | 10:05AM0.13m | 10:43PM0.43m | 10:44AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — |
 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
14 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NNE 4 | S 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 19 | 66 | 60 | 56 | 83 | 74 | 68 | 37 | 37 | 21 | 45 | 41 | 39 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 40 | 17 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 18 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 2 | — | NNE 2 | NNE 2 | — | N 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | N 3 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 51 | 50 | 67 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 70 | 80 | 51 | 70 | 56 | 54 | 71 | 64 |
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The above surf forecast table for Altona Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Altona Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Altona Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Altona Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Altona Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Altona Pier is 11 km (7 miles) from Hoppers Crossing. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hoppers Crossing. Hoppers Crossing has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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