Surf Forecasts:
Lorne Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,032 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lorne Point this week:
The surf forecast for Lorne Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lorne Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lorne Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up for us.
The start of this stretch is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. The first couple of days are looking pretty marginal – small, junky swell and cross-shore breezes chopping things up. You wouldn’t be missing much if you gave Tuesday and Wednesday a miss. We’re talking chest-to-waist-high leftovers at best, and the wind isn’t doing us any favors. It’s the kind of surf that has you checking your watch more than the horizon.
But hold on, because things start to wake up towards the end of the week. Friday the 21st looks like the first proper salvageable day. The swell fills in to a clean 5ft from the southwest, and with a light offshore wind and a 15-second period, Lorne Point (Victoria) should have some proper shape to it. That’s a solid session for the experienced crew, with the energy picking up (1421). It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that’s what counts. The afternoon backs off a bit, but it’s still glassy.
Now, Saturday the 22nd is where the real action is. The swell jumps to a solid 12ft from the southwest, and the energy readings go through the roof (11101). This is a serious swell event. It’s big, powerful, and definitely not one for beginners. The wind is cross-off but the wave state is clean, so for the experts out there, this is the standout of the entire forecast. It’s a freight train, and Lorne Point will be handling it. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Sunday the 23rd keeps the size up at a solid 8ft, and the conditions are still excellent. The morning has light offshore winds with a clean surface, and the afternoon turns to dead glass. This is another great day, more manageable than Saturday, but still powerful. It’s a long weekend of proper surf.
From Monday the 24th through to Wednesday the 26th, we see the swell ease back to the 5ft to 6ft range. It’s still rideable and clean, but the energy drops off. These are fun, workable waves for the average surfer, nothing too threatening. The winds stay offshore or cross-off for the most part, keeping things clean.
The end of the month and into the first of September gets a bit messy. There’s more swell on the 27th and 28th, but the wind swings around and starts to chop things up. The quality drops off, and the crossing winds make for lumpy conditions. By the 29th and 30th, it’s all over the shop – onshore breezes and junky waves. The forecast confidence for this far out is lower, so don’t write it off completely, but as it stands, it’s not looking like a priority.
And that big Saturday swell? That’s the highlight for sure. The rest of the second week is just a case of picking through the scraps. The water temp is sitting around 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the hood.
So, get your fix in on Friday, go big on Saturday, and enjoy the clean leftovers on Sunday. That’s your window.
Take it easy,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 12 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
928 | 553 | 605 | 309 | 335 | 121 | 243 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3301 | 3709 | 4032 | 3515 | 2035 | 3001 | 1882 | 1558 | 1242 | 1475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:16PM2.00m | 3:54AM2.03m | 3:51PM1.94m | 4:38AM1.99m | 4:26PM1.85m | 5:22AM1.91m | 5:01PM1.75m | 6:08AM1.81m | 5:36PM1.64m | 6:59AM1.70m | 6:14PM1.53m | 8:01AM1.61m | 7:00PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.10m | 9:56AM0.42m | 10:11PM0.10m | 10:37AM0.53m | 10:49PM0.14m | 11:18AM0.66m | 11:29PM0.22m | 12:00PM0.79m | 00:11AM0.31m | 12:47PM0.92m | 00:58AM0.41m | 1:48PM1.03m | 1:57AM0.50m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
928 | 553 | 605 | 309 | 335 | 268 | 88 | 434 | 945 | 1332 | 1321 | 3301 | 3709 | 4032 | 3515 | 2035 | 3001 | 1882 | 1558 | 1242 | 1475 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 13 | ESE 4 | — | ESE 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
212 | 249 | 6 | — | 5 | 24 | 154 | 216 | 437 | 99 | 334 | 21 | 22 | 227 | 373 | 973 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 63 | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 17 | ESE 5 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | E 14 | SE 14 | S 12 |
2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 121 | 243 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | W 12 | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | — |
50 | 42 | 8 | 58 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1079 | 2903 | — | — | 5870 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 51 | 4 | 146 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Lorne Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lorne Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lorne Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lorne 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 (Lorne 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 Lorne 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.
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