Kennet Rivermouth/Point surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
16.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennet Rivermouth/Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kennet Rivermouth/Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennet Rivermouth/Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SSW
2.4
ESE
2.5
ESE
1.8
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.2
ESE
2
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)891016141414138888879888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)401331828437528467656407348753625795964351534113412821027987962599
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
35
ESE
30
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
E
35
E
40
ESE
25
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
1.45
6:18AM
1.50
7:54PM
1.40
6:46AM
1.40
8:58PM
1.38
7:18AM
1.31
10:16PM
1.38
8:00AM
1.22
11:37PM
1.42
9:10AM
1.16
12:42AM
1.50
10:48AM
1.13
1:29AM
1.59
12:11PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:33AM
0.79
1:06PM
0.34
1:19AM
0.91
1:47PM
0.38
2:17AM
1.02
2:36PM
0.42
3:46AM
1.09
3:37PM
0.44
5:42AM
1.09
4:46PM
0.43
7:04AM
1.02
5:52PM
0.39
7:50AM
0.93
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--6:13--6:13--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20
Sunset8:51--8:51--8:51--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:49--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-------168103-21------
Temp. °C161416171516181716151516161615171618181819
Feels °C (?)14111415121516161210101111129111012121217
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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 12 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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