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Bay of Martyrs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Bay of Martyrs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Martyrs sea temperature is
16.2° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Martyrs this week:

The surf forecast for Bay of Martyrs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Martyrs in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 23rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 25th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 21st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Martyrs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
2
1
3
3
1
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ESE
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.6
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)81222191716161414131212111116151416161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2232165121985448933432322162613499967365704112832549307991829185615001130
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
20
SE
20
S
25
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
SE
15
SE
5
N
5
W
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offonglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:54AM
0.79
1:27PM
0.40
3:12AM
0.79
2:06PM
0.44
3:29AM
0.77
2:42PM
0.48
3:43AM
0.74
3:18PM
0.51
3:54AM
0.70
3:55PM
0.54
3:59AM
0.66
4:34PM
0.56
3:58AM
0.62
5:17PM
0.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:58AM
0.34
7:40PM
0.08
9:56AM
0.32
8:13PM
0.08
10:00AM
0.30
8:44PM
0.10
10:07AM
0.26
9:13PM
0.15
10:16AM
0.22
9:41PM
0.21
10:26AM
0.18
10:05PM
0.29
10:39AM
0.13
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
Sunrise-6:24--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--8:52--8:51--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:47
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C212021181717141515141819193031232527253129
Feels °C (?)18181714151499991615162629222525233027
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Information about the Bay of Martyrs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bay of Martyrs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay of Martyrs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay of Martyrs 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 (Bay of Martyrs) 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 Bay of Martyrs 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Martyrs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Warrnambool which is 39 km (24 miles) away.

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