Glenelg Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.06° S 140.99° E

Issued: 8 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Glenelg Rivermouth sea temperature is
16.1° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Glenelg Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Moderate 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 Summary

Light 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
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
0
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3
3
4
4
3
2
!
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3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
20
2.2
SW
18
3.5
SW
12
4.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
2.3
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
798
2875
3360
5521
3325
4658
3170
2623
2060
1778
1690
1785
2247
4458
3859
4715
3724
2911
1847
2241
1945
Wind (km/h)
25
N
10
WNW
30
SW
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
NW
15
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
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
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
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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)
1.6
WNW
9
2.2
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
2.3
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
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)
1
SSW
20
1
WNW
8
1.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.4
SSW
18
1
S
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
Energy kJ
798
137
1044
235
126
176
113
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
277
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
4
3.5
SW
12
4.5
SSW
11
2
SSE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.6
WNW
4
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
3
SW
14
Energy kJ
22
3360
5521
627
151
11
26
80
3783
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
139
61
246
246
435
435
147
67
67
0
0
61
260
267
67
282
148
349
147
28
147
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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