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Glenelg Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Glenelg Rivermouth surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 04 May 2026 ACSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Glenelg Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Glenelg Rivermouth sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Glenelg Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Glenelg Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glenelg Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 7th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glenelg Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | |
3660 | 3775 | 2341 | 4073 | 2968 | 2842 | 3621 | 5592 | 8831 | 5723 | 8797 | 7702 | 7927 | 6840 | 4221 | 3298 | 2277 | 1866 | 1649 | 1704 | 2870 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 00:06AM0.53m | 1:48PM0.98m | 00:21AM0.53m | 2:18PM0.94m | 00:33AM0.53m | 2:52PM0.89m | 00:36AM0.51m | 3:31PM0.83m | 11:40PM0.50m | 4:20PM0.76m | 5:38PM0.70m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.37m | 6:22AM0.01m | 8:24PM0.40m | 6:46AM0.02m | 8:54PM0.44m | 7:10AM0.05m | 9:35PM0.47m | 7:33AM0.09m | 11:20PM0.50m | 7:50AM0.15m | 7:52AM0.23m | 6:49AM0.31m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | 5:07 |
3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | — | 905 | 2341 | 4073 | 2968 | 2842 | 392 | 727 | 307 | 3549 | — | — | 7927 | 6840 | 4221 | 3298 | 2277 | 1866 | 1649 | 1704 | 2870 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 589 | 54 | 118 | 322 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 491 | 287 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3660 | 3775 | — | — | — | — | 3621 | 5592 | 8831 | 5723 | 8797 | 7702 | 6152 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 445 | 266 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 260 | 260 | 607 | 435 | 435 | 282 | 607 | 435 | 67 | 67 | 246 | 246 | 47 | 246 | 321 | 321 |
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Information about the Glenelg Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Glenelg Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Glenelg Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Glenelg Rivermouth 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 (Glenelg Rivermouth) 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 Glenelg Rivermouth 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.
Glenelg Rivermouth is 26 km (16 miles) from Allendale East. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Allendale East. Allendale East has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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