Kennet Rivermouth/Point surf break

Kennet Rivermouth/Point surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 AEST
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Kennet Rivermouth/Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kennet Rivermouth/Point sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennet Rivermouth/Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 9th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 12th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennet Rivermouth/Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
5
7
5
4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
3
WSW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
3
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)151513131514141312131211121313141313131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1433019477808795285264952655796880237525842982667378204873337014911016604
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
5
NNE
10
NE
10
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:07PM
1.82
2:42AM
1.51
3:40PM
1.77
3:10AM
1.47
4:13PM
1.69
3:36AM
1.41
4:49PM
1.61
4:04AM
1.35
5:29PM
1.51
4:35AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.59
8:59AM
0.16
9:41PM
0.64
9:30AM
0.21
10:12PM
0.71
10:01AM
0.28
10:46PM
0.79
10:33AM
0.37
11:26PM
0.87
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00-
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rain showers
thunderstorm
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
1-----152337221-1----
Temp. °C151413161616222419131110121213151514151614
Feels °C (?)11991413131922188445469910111212
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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.

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