
Surf Forecasts:
Glenelg Rivermouth surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 6,438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period with SSW swell.
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 Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Glenelg Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Glenelg Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
798 | 2875 | 3360 | 5521 | 3325 | 4658 | 3170 | 2623 | 2060 | 1778 | 1690 | 1785 | 2247 | 4458 | 3859 | 4715 | 3724 | 2911 | 1847 | 2241 | 1945 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:27PM0.49m | 2:42PM0.91m | 00:51AM0.51m | 3:02PM0.84m | 2:06AM0.52m | 3:19PM0.77m | 3:28AM0.53m | 3:30PM0.71m | 5:13AM0.54m | 3:30PM0.65m | 8:07AM0.59m | 2:43PM0.62m | 10:11AM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.48m | 6:47AM0.02m | 9:31PM0.45m | 7:30AM0.10m | 9:42PM0.40m | 8:10AM0.22m | 10:05PM0.33m | 8:48AM0.35m | 10:37PM0.28m | 9:27AM0.47m | 11:16PM0.23m | 10:34AM0.59m | 00:01AM0.21m | ||||||||
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
349 | 2875 | 1775 | 1214 | 3325 | 4658 | 3170 | 2623 | 2060 | 1778 | 1690 | 1785 | 2247 | 4458 | 3859 | 4715 | 3724 | 2911 | 1847 | 2241 | 1945 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | WNW 8 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
798 | 137 | — | — | 1044 | — | — | — | — | 235 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 176 | 113 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 |
277 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | SW 12 | SSW 11 | — | SSE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | 3360 | 5521 | — | 627 | 151 | — | — | — | 11 | 26 | 80 | 3783 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 61 | 246 | 246 | 435 | 435 | 147 | 67 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 260 | 267 | 67 | 282 | 148 | 349 | 147 | 28 | 147 |
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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.










