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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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SW 15 | SE 7 | SE 7 | |
466 | 308 | 196 | 116 | 104 | 60 | 33 | 104 | 217 | 287 | 241 | 335 | 389 | 263 | 138 | 115 | 126 | 192 | 186 | 323 | 244 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:37PM1.99m | 4:39AM1.69m | 5:21PM1.88m | 5:40AM1.61m | 6:06PM1.76m | 6:48AM1.54m | 6:52PM1.65m | 8:02AM1.51m | 7:42PM1.54m | 9:17AM1.54m | 8:35PM1.46m | 10:24AM1.60m | 9:32PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM0.14m | 10:49PM0.53m | 10:51AM0.33m | 11:41PM0.53m | 11:43AM0.53m | 00:35AM0.52m | 12:41PM0.72m | 1:31AM0.52m | 1:48PM0.86m | 2:27AM0.51m | 3:04PM0.95m | 3:22AM0.48m | 4:19PM0.97m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | ESE 4 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
466 | 308 | 196 | 116 | 104 | 60 | 2 | 104 | 217 | 287 | 241 | 238 | 180 | 136 | 96 | 67 | 72 | 53 | 171 | 131 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | ESE 12 | SSW 8 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 11 | WSW 11 | S 13 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 29 | 33 | 54 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 138 | 75 | 40 | 65 | 2 | 65 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | SE 9 | ESE 4 | — | S 15 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 14 | — | — | ESE 12 | SW 18 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 14 | — |
2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | — | — | 14 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 16 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | E 12 | — | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
3 | 3 | 7 | 77 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 35 | 97 | 152 | 335 | 389 | 263 | — | 115 | 126 | 192 | 186 | 323 | 244 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 72 | 28 | 183 | 183 | 72 | 290 | 72 | 284 | 187 | 187 | 118 | 28 | 28 |
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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.











