Surf Forecasts:
Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks. The only spot on the radar is Darbys, down in the Wilsons Promontory area. First thing to note: the water temp is sitting pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The outlook starts off with a bit of a wait. Wednesday the 15th has some swell, around 6ft from the WSW, but it’s got a fresh cross-onshore wind on it, making it lumpy and messy – not worth getting out of bed for. Thursday the 16th is still a bit ordinary, with onshore winds and only marginal conditions. The swell’s hanging in there around 6ft to 4ft, but the wind’s just not playing ball.
Now, if you’re patient, Saturday the 18th afternoon is looking like the real standout. We’ve got a clean 3ft SW swell coming in with glassy conditions – zero wind. That’s about as clean as it gets at Darbys. The energy’s moderate (368), and the period is a solid 14 seconds, so there’s some decent push behind it. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so perfect for a cruisy session without the crowds (though it can get busy sometimes). Keep in mind, the swell direction is SW, which matches what the spot likes, so expect some nice, tidy waves.
Sunday the 19th is still worth a look, especially the afternoon with glassy conditions again, but the swell drops to 2ft. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
After that, the outlook gets pretty grim. From Monday the 20th all the way through to the end of the month, it’s mostly poor surf conditions with onshore winds and lumpy, choppy seas. There’s a bit of a swell bump around Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th, with 6ft to 5ft from the SW, but the wind is howling at 22 mph cross-onshore, making it a total mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing kind of day than a paddle session.
Monday the 27th sees a small window of onshore swell at 5ft, but again, the wind’s against it.
So, the long and short of it: the best bet is Saturday 18th afternoon, with that glassy, clean 3ft SW swell. Everything else is a bit of a write-off. Darbys has a few consistent days, but the wind is the spoiler here. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, pencil in that Saturday arvo.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1370 | 1658 | 1484 | 1447 | 799 | 614 | 628 | 653 | 512 | 469 | 363 | 245 | 164 | 98 | 91 | 229 | 114 | 144 | 348 | 390 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:11PM0.00m | 8:29PM0.00m | 10:09PM0.00m | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03AM-0.00m | 11:06AM-0.00m | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | W 5 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 453 | 1034 | 810 | 868 | 799 | 614 | 628 | 653 | 512 | 469 | 363 | 245 | 164 | 98 | 91 | 229 | 34 | 142 | 154 | 390 | 233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | — | E 17 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | E 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | — | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | 17 | 15 | 49 | 9 | 44 | 54 | 167 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SW 15 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 58 | 8 | 10 | 17 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 1370 | 1658 | 1484 | 1447 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 114 | 144 | 348 | 187 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 62 | 119 | 62 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 15 |
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