Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° S 146.27° E

Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.9° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with 618 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 29th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 3rd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
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1
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1
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
7
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
141
106
211
198
178
214
211
618
239
574
407
341
238
228
248
406
400
370
443
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
NW
10
NE
5
NNW
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
15
SW
15
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
Low Tide
11:47AM-0.00m
1:38PM-0.00m
4:57PM-0.00m
6:44PM-0.00m
8:43PM-0.00m
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cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Temp °C
20
20
19
20
17
18
14
14
11
12
12
13
12
12
12
11
10
12
12
12
Feels °C
18
17
16
17
16
19
12
14
5
9
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7
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9
8
9
10
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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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