Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° S 146.27° E

Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.1° 

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 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,723 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 8 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Sunday (Nov 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 8th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 8th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 6th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wed
4
Thursday
5
Friday
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Saturday
7
Sunday
8
Monday
9
Tuesday
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
1.7
WSW
7
1.6
SW
7
1.4
SW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
SW
13
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
297
285
408
154
249
1003
1064
743
919
202
230
248
169
106
77
60
77
178
171
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
35
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
SW
20
SSW
35
SW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
E
10
S
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
E
10
E
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
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off
glassy
off
off
High Tide
3:08PM0.00m
6:58PM0.00m
Low Tide
5:54AM-0.00m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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Temp °C
16
13
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13
13
15
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14
10
12
11
11
11
11
12
13
12
15
17
15
Feels °C
11
6
7
7
8
9
10
11
4
3
3
7
5
7
8
9
9
13
15
12
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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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