Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° S 146.27° E

Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
13.8°C
1.0° 

Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,770 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW swell.

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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 26th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
831
466
284
212
208
180
132
73
72
84
102
511
260
465
636
365
241
176
128
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
SE
20
SE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
SE
5
ENE
15
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
20
WSW
30
SSW
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
10
E
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:48PM0.00m
8:48PM0.00m
Low Tide
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:01
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:10
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:15
6:15
 mm
3
8
5
Temp °C
11
13
13
14
18
19
20
19
16
13
10
11
11
11
10
10
13
13
11
Feels °C
9
9
9
12
16
16
17
16
15
12
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
9
8
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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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