Surf Forecasts:
Kennet Rivermouth/Point surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 20,887 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennet Rivermouth/Point this week:
The surf forecast for Kennet Rivermouth/Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennet Rivermouth/Point in the next 16 days are 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennet Rivermouth/Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for this spot. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows of opportunity if you pick your moments.
The forecast kicks off with a solid, powerful groundswell, but it’s really only for the experienced crew. We’ve got a big, long-period SW swell hitting on Friday the 4th, standing at 10 ft with a 16-second period. That’s a serious amount of water moving, with a combined swell energy of 3866 (moderate-strong). The wind is offshore and moderate, so it’s clean. Saturday the 5th still has some size, 7 ft from the SW, but the wind is fresh and the rain showers will keep the crowds down—if you’re a solid surfer, it’s worth a look. The real standout for the cleaner, more manageable waves looks like Tuesday the 8th. The swell drops to 4 ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 18 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a recipe for some beautiful, clean lines at Kennet Rivermouth/Point, especially for the more experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
After that, things get messy. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th see a massive jump in size—12 ft to 13 ft—but the wind is cross-onshore and lumpy with storm energy. The swell energy hits the roof (12561 on Wednesday, 17707 on Wednesday afternoon). That’s not paddle surfing; that’s kite territory, or just a day to watch from the bank. The following week is a bit of a write-off, with weaker, smaller swells and onshore winds, until we get another pulse.
The next potential highlight is on Monday the 16th. The swell is back up to 7 ft from the SW with a long 17-second period, and the wind is gentle and clean. The combined energy is 2855 (moderate-strong). This is for experienced surfers again, but the conditions are excellent. Keep an eye on the end of the run, too. Thursday the 17th is predicting a massive 23 ft swell. That’s a monster. The swell energy is 45327 (very strong). The wind is cross-onshore, but it’s predicted to be too big for the break. Unless you’re a tow-in specialist, give that one a miss.
The best window for clean, quality waves is Tuesday the 8th with that glassy, long-period groundswell. If you want a bit more size but can handle the wind, Saturday the 5th and Monday the 16th are your next best bets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3866 | 3820 | 2963 | 1882 | 4295 | 2929 | 1480 | 975 | 496 | 874 | 248 | 822 | 984 | 1938 | 7970 | 10864 | 20887 | 15981 | 9890 | 6221 | 2140 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:28PM1.63m | 4:43AM1.74m | 4:00PM1.59m | 5:32AM1.65m | 4:36PM1.53m | 6:30AM1.55m | 5:20PM1.44m | 7:45AM1.46m | 6:25PM1.33m | 9:15AM1.44m | 8:14PM1.26m | 10:32AM1.47m | 10:12PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.03m | 10:30AM0.72m | 10:40PM0.06m | 11:11AM0.83m | 11:27PM0.14m | 12:04PM0.93m | 00:25AM0.25m | 1:21PM1.00m | 1:42AM0.37m | 3:11PM0.97m | 3:17AM0.45m | 4:42PM0.83m | |||||||||
 |  |  |  | |  | | | | | |  | | |  | |  | | | | | |
 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 3866 | 3820 | 2963 | 1882 | 2197 | 1941 | 1480 | 975 | 496 | 459 | 143 | 822 | 984 | 1938 | 2212 | 6565 | 14263 | 15981 | 9890 | 6221 | 2140 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | SSW 12 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | — | SSW 22 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | — | SW 26 | SW 21 | — | — | SSE 17 | S 15 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 19 | — | 320 | 15 | 31 | — | 45 | 134 | 531 | 519 | — | 105 | 2020 | — | — | 96 | 115 | 1210 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | E 8 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 103 | — | — | 1 | 150 | 331 | 369 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 15 | SW 11 | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 4295 | 2929 | — | — | 53 | 874 | 248 | — | — | — | 7970 | 10864 | 20887 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 197 | 531 | 350 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 371 | 678 | 1593 | 350 | 226 | 226 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Otway | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Kennet Rivermouth/Point surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the Kennet Rivermouth/Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kennet Rivermouth/Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennet Rivermouth/Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennet Rivermouth/Point 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 (Kennet Rivermouth/Point) 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 Kennet Rivermouth/Point 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.
Kennet Rivermouth/Point is 73 km (45 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest