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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
17.5° 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 1st Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 4th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 4th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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 Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)121212121011131211131313131212121212131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)74535349369933521815123435729029015395514751113108169
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
NE
15
WNW
15
WSW
5
N
5
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
S
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
5
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
on
onglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offoffoffoffcrossglasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:09AM
0.00
5:44AM
0.00
9:28AM
0.00
11:37AM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:21PM
-0.00
6:33PM
-0.00
12:36AM
-0.00
2:22AM
-0.00
Tue
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33
Sunset7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222223221716171615141414161616171618191815
Feels °C (?)211919191716161612101213131413141318181813
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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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