
Surf Forecasts:
Centre Crack surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centre Crack this week:
The surf forecast for Centre Crack over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Centre Crack in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centre Crack over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, near gales from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
946 | 623 | 667 | 428 | 936 | 1478 | 3325 | 1704 | 1900 | 2444 | 1380 | 821 | 534 | 398 | 340 | 253 | 235 | 184 | 207 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:45PM2.14m | 5:41AM2.14m | 5:20PM2.05m | 6:23AM2.04m | 5:57PM1.95m | 7:10AM1.95m | 6:41PM1.85m | 8:06AM1.88m | 7:39PM1.77m | 9:10AM1.86m | 8:56PM1.73m | 10:14AM1.87m | 10:19PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.34m | 11:33AM0.89m | 11:49PM0.44m | 12:13PM0.98m | 00:31AM0.54m | 1:00PM1.07m | 1:19AM0.64m | 2:00PM1.12m | 2:19AM0.73m | 3:13PM1.11m | 3:29AM0.78m | 4:25PM1.02m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
946 | 623 | 667 | 428 | — | — | 3325 | 1704 | 1900 | 2444 | 1380 | 821 | 534 | 398 | 340 | 253 | 235 | 184 | 207 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | NW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 23 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 340 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | — | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 25 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | — | — | SSE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — |
— | — | 26 | 45 | 936 | 1478 | 2055 | — | — | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 10 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 76 | 85 | 258 | 732 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 530 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Centre Crack Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Centre Crack provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Centre Crack can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Centre Crack 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 (Centre Crack) 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 Centre Crack 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.
Centre Crack is 35 km (22 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










