
Surf Forecasts:
Kennet Rivermouth/Point surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,323 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennet Rivermouth/Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennet Rivermouth/Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8450 | 7452 | 8323 | 5419 | 3842 | 2276 | 2061 | 2881 | 3059 | 1925 | 1561 | 1297 | 882 | 640 | 350 | 257 | 171 | 1622 | 2528 | 2050 | 1633 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:14PM1.26m | 10:32AM1.47m | 10:12PM1.31m | 11:29AM1.53m | 11:35PM1.45m | 12:12PM1.59m | 00:34AM1.60m | 12:49PM1.63m | 1:22AM1.72m | 1:23PM1.65m | 2:03AM1.80m | 1:55PM1.66m | 2:41AM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.97m | 3:17AM0.45m | 4:42PM0.83m | 4:44AM0.45m | 5:40PM0.64m | 5:50AM0.44m | 6:24PM0.45m | 6:43AM0.42m | 7:03PM0.29m | 7:27AM0.42m | 7:38PM0.18m | 8:06AM0.44m | 8:12PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
8450 | 7452 | 8323 | 5419 | 3842 | 2276 | 2061 | 2881 | 3059 | 1925 | 1561 | 1297 | 882 | 640 | 350 | 257 | 171 | 817 | 2528 | 2050 | 1633 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — |
— | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 33 | 15 | 36 | 49 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | SW 10 | — | — | — |
6732 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 62 | 24 | 1622 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 558 | 524 | 55 | 19 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 111 | 111 | 0 |
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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.










