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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 18 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
17.7° 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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 18th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 21st Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 22nd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)121212121212141414141615141413131314131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13413914892931202382241841232393802451811088480121104124122
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
SE
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
0
NE
5
W
15
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
ENE
5
E
5
ENE
0
NNE
10
WNW
10
SSW
0
SE
5
SE
15
SE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassoncrossoffcross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:48AM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:48PM
-0.00
7:18PM
-0.00
2:46AM
-0.00
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-7:30--7:29--7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:21-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171817161716161716161717192119181918182018
Feels °C (?)171716141516161615161617202118181818191817
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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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