Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Outlook in Imperial Units

Alright, mate, let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks at Darbys (Wilsons Promontory) are a real mixed bag, but there's some absolute gems hiding in there if you're patient. The water's sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – not a massive deal, but a nice little bonus for the toes.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off for anything decent. It's not until Saturday the 16th that we start seeing some real quality. That morning, the wind goes glassy out of the ESE at just 3 mph, with a clean 3ft swell from the SW. That's the kind of session you dream about – dead flat water, long period groundswell (14 seconds), and the energy is moderate (401). Perfect for a long, drawn-out ride.

Then Sunday the 17th keeps the good times rolling. The morning is clean with a light 6 mph offshore from the ENE, and the swell holds at 3ft from the SW. Again, lovely and clean. The energy is still moderate (305), but the quality is there. This is a standout period for sure.

Monday the 18th gets a bit ordinary again with a cross-on breeze, so that's a skip.

But then, mark your calendar for Wednesday the 20th. Another glassy morning, this time from the SSW at 3 mph, with a 2ft SW swell. Don't let the size fool you – that period is 15 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell with heaps of push. The energy is moderate (306) and it'll be dead smooth. This is a sneaky, high-quality window.

And then, the true standout of the whole forecast: Friday the 21st. The morning sees a clean 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, delivering a strong wave energy (1255). The wind is a light offshore from the east at 6 mph. This is the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the window. The afternoon is just as good, with a 5ft SW swell. This is the one to circle. It's a good size for a point break, but at 5ft, it's still very manageable for most intermediates – just be aware of the long period, which can make it wall up nicely.

Saturday the 22nd is a bit of a letdown, with a moderate cross-shore breeze, but the 23rd sees a return of fresh cross-shore winds, so we'll call it off.

So, bottom line: if you can get out on the morning of the 16th, 17th, 20th, or the absolute best of the bunch on the 21st, you're in for a treat. The rest of the time, it's a bit of a waiting game.

Rusty.

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