Cumberland River surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

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Cumberland River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cumberland River sea temperature is
13.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cumberland River this week:

The surf forecast for Cumberland River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cumberland River in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 7th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cumberland River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
01
Saturday
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
0.3
SSW
0.8
NE
0.5
SW
1.3
SW
0.4
E
0.3
ESE
1.9
SW
0.3
ESE
1.9
SW
2
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)16161515141413131611422191213151313131616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3142285122292309192913817876089002330283122448371544361196246935963269
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
25
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
E
15
ESE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.84
5:17AM
1.81
5:03PM
1.75
6:02AM
1.76
5:35PM
1.65
6:51AM
1.70
6:09PM
1.56
7:47AM
1.65
6:47PM
1.48
8:53AM
1.61
7:35PM
1.40
10:05AM
1.62
8:42PM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:31AM
0.52
10:53PM
0.28
11:12AM
0.64
11:29PM
0.29
11:54AM
0.76
12:08AM
0.33
12:39PM
0.89
12:50AM
0.38
1:33PM
1.00
1:39AM
0.42
2:41PM
1.07
2:37AM
0.46
4:04PM
1.09
3:42AM
0.46
Friday
01
Saturday
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Sunrise7:26--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:38-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C12121112121213151016161513139111211121211
Feels °C (?)997910111012711119795999987
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Cumberland River (calm at AireysInlet 16 km from Cumberland River). A 1.9m long period groundswell from the SW

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Information about the Cumberland River Surf forecast

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

Cumberland River is 59 km (37 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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