Express Point surf break

Express Point surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 01 May 2026 AEST
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Express Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Express Point sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Express Point this week:

The surf forecast for Express Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Express Point in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 8th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 7th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Express Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
2
WSW
6
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
466
453
355
295
250
189
273
341
458
336
346
309
683
624
338
520
440
991
1077
2568
2624
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
30
NW
25
N
40
NNW
40
NNW
40
NW
30
SW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
35
NNW
35
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
11:42AM2.05m
11:25PM1.91m
12:33PM2.16m
00:13AM1.94m
1:17PM2.25m
00:56AM1.98m
1:57PM2.31m
1:37AM2.01m
2:35PM2.34m
2:16AM2.03m
3:12PM2.35m
2:53AM2.03m
3:48PM2.32m
3:30AM2.01m
Low Tide
5:43PM0.96m
5:52AM0.47m
6:36PM0.92m
6:36AM0.39m
7:21PM0.87m
7:17AM0.32m
8:01PM0.83m
7:57AM0.28m
8:39PM0.80m
8:35AM0.27m
9:16PM0.79m
9:11AM0.29m
9:52PM0.80m
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
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5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:25
5:24
5:23
9
2
1
1
3
1
4
1
2
4
Temp °C
24
25
23
23
23
22
17
17
16
15
16
15
15
15
14
15
18
15
12
12
12
20
21
19
18
18
18
13
13
13
7
8
9
9
12
10
11
14
8
4
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
20
0.7
SW
18
1.4
WSW
16
2.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
466
453
355
295
250
189
273
341
458
336
346
10
2
338
520
440
38
312
993
2624
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
W
3
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
17
0.7
SW
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
1
2
7
2
17
4
9
10
27
242
44
97
11
11
51
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SW
22
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
9
10
19
12
12
36
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.3
N
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
2
WSW
6
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
0.5
NW
3
0.2
N
3
1.7
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
16
1.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
5
5
3
3
2
1
1
11
3
26
26
309
683
624
5
1
991
1077
2568
84
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
5
4
Distance (km)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
12
1
248
149
80
95
84
7
0
0
84
116
12
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Phillip Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
5
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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Information about the Express Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Express Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Express Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Express Point 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 (Express Point) 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 Express Point 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.

Express Point is 38 km (24 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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