Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° S 146.27° E

Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
16.3°C
2.6° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 30th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 30th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 29th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
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Saturday
31
Sunday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
1.6
SW
7
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
754
437
578
170
195
294
221
410
696
350
301
289
189
168
134
96
86
85
97
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WSW
35
W
30
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35
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30
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20
WSW
20
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15
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10
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10
WSW
10
SSE
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NE
10
WNW
15
SW
10
WNW
20
SW
20
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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High Tide
9:17PM0.00m
11:14PM0.00m
1:02AM0.00m
2:40AM0.00m
Low Tide
1:52PM-0.00m
3:29PM-0.00m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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