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Fishermans Beach surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
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Fishermans Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fishermans Beach sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fishermans Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 199 | 114 | 230 | 181 | 691 | 525 | 346 | 212 | 172 | 110 | 109 | 238 | 1134 | 1299 | 1778 | 3298 | 3580 | 3838 | 1998 | 1657 | 1397 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:06AM 1.85 | 3:56PM 2.12 | 3:42AM 1.88 | 4:38PM 2.13 | 4:19AM 1.89 | 5:21PM 2.07 | 4:57AM 1.86 | 6:06PM 1.96 | 5:39AM 1.80 | 6:55PM 1.83 | 6:26AM 1.69 | 7:52PM 1.69 | 7:24AM 1.56 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:19PM 0.46 | 9:23AM 0.02 | 9:59PM 0.48 | 10:03AM -0.06 | 10:38PM 0.52 | 10:44AM -0.07 | 11:17PM 0.59 | 11:27AM -0.01 | 11:59PM 0.68 | 12:13PM 0.11 | 12:46AM 0.78 | 1:05PM 0.27 | 1:44AM 0.86 | 2:07PM 0.45 | ||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | |
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Information about the Fishermans Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans Beach 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 (Fishermans Beach) 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 Fishermans Beach 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.
Fishermans Beach is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












