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Centre Crack Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Phillip Island (20 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Centre Crack surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Centre Crack surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Centre Crack sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Centre Crack in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 11th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centre Crack over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Wed night, moderate winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | |
234 | 1665 | 2894 | 3110 | 3313 | 1940 | 2927 | 1977 | 1249 | 867 | 424 | 421 | 236 | 282 | 536 | 529 | 363 | 282 | 205 | 168 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:53AM2.03m | 3:48PM2.32m | 3:30AM2.01m | 4:24PM2.29m | 4:06AM1.96m | 4:59PM2.24m | 4:44AM1.91m | 5:35PM2.18m | 5:26AM1.87m | 6:13PM2.13m | 6:18AM1.85m | 6:55PM2.07m | 7:20AM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.79m | 9:11AM0.29m | 9:52PM0.80m | 9:47AM0.34m | 10:28PM0.83m | 10:22AM0.40m | 11:06PM0.85m | 10:58AM0.48m | 11:45PM0.86m | 11:39AM0.58m | 00:29AM0.84m | 12:26PM0.69m | 1:17AM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:19 |
3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 |
9 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1249 | 867 | 424 | 421 | 236 | 282 | 536 | 529 | 363 | 282 | 205 | 168 | 301 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 14 | — | SE 4 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 10 | 285 | — | 3 | 99 | 137 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | — | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — |
| kJ | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | 46 | 39 | 31 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 11 | 1665 | 2894 | 3110 | 3313 | 1940 | 2927 | 1977 | — | — | 49 | 53 | 38 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 13 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 70 | 452 | 262 | 482 | 460 | 74 | 472 | 125 | 2 | 258 | 71 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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.
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