Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 AEDT
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Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) this week:

The surf forecast for Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)101113127131413131312121212131366131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2315133076712366361434738019696714721566390124176208218
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
W
15
W
15
W
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
5
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononoffcrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:44AM
0.00
9:28AM
0.00
11:37AM
0.00
3:08PM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM
-0.00
12:36AM
-0.00
2:22AM
-0.00
3:52AM
-0.00
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35-
Sunset--7:07--7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161617171414141315161718162022201615151923
Feels °C (?)1515161699111111111213131922191513151923
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Information about the Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) 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 (Darbys (Wilsons Promontory)) 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 Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) 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.

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