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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 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
15.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 12th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 12th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 15th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
1.9
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1212121312121379141313131212111010101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11412212679717513831710122188159113679406242591686967352540
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
0
SE
20
ESE
10
NE
5
WNW
10
SSW
25
WNW
40
W
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
ENE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
SE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscross-
off
offglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
0.00
12:12PM
0.00
1:54PM
0.00
8:07PM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:42PM
-0.00
1:01AM
-0.00
4:56AM
-0.00
8:59AM
-0.00
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Sunrise-5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43-
Sunset--8:32--8:34--8:35--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------21-------------
Temp. °C142019201820161514131213131213131821212327
Feels °C (?)12201719191916843466910121719182225
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The above surf forecast table for Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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