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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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | |
327 | 246 | 141 | 103 | 63 | 167 | 357 | 339 | 285 | 127 | 158 | 176 | 248 | 312 | 553 | 695 | 844 | 803 | 1014 | 934 | 540 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 4:07PM2.10m | 3:46AM1.81m | 4:52PM1.98m | 4:35AM1.73m | 5:40PM1.84m | 5:32AM1.62m | 6:31PM1.71m | 6:40AM1.51m | 7:29PM1.60m | 8:07AM1.45m | 8:33PM1.52m | 9:39AM1.48m | 9:39PM1.48m | 10:54AM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.59m | 10:12AM0.04m | 10:53PM0.64m | 11:01AM0.21m | 11:45PM0.68m | 11:54AM0.42m | 00:45AM0.71m | 12:57PM0.61m | 1:55AM0.71m | 2:14PM0.76m | 3:07AM0.66m | 3:41PM0.84m | 4:11AM0.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:36 | |
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Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 26 |
21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
327 | 246 | 141 | 103 | 63 | 167 | 357 | 339 | 285 | 127 | 158 | 176 | 248 | 286 | 553 | 695 | 844 | 803 | 1014 | 934 | 540 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 10 | SW 18 | E 8 | NE 4 | E 8 | SW 11 | SW 17 | S 26 | SSW 23 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | S 15 | ESE 4 |
13 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 36 | 109 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 77 | 44 | 13 | 53 | 312 | 228 | 144 | 50 | 48 | — | 38 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | ESE 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | — | SW 18 | E 7 | E 7 | S 15 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
21 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 13 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 57 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | 11 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 72 | 13 | 1 |
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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.












