Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° S 146.27° E

Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.7° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.2
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
10
0.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1
SW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
302
310
193
171
254
298
397
1449
1163
1031
980
412
1014
649
492
478
451
205
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
NE
10
NE
20
NW
35
WNW
20
W
15
W
10
NW
10
E
15
NE
20
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
ENE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
7:22PM0.00m
11:44PM0.00m
Low Tide
3:11AM-0.00m
6:25AM-0.00m
8:25AM-0.00m
10:39AM-0.00m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Temp °C
12
19
22
17
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12
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12
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11
Feels °C
8
16
20
13
10
12
11
14
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15
13
5
5
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9
8
9
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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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