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Magic Lands Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Phillip Island (20 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Magic Lands surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 04 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Magic Lands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magic Lands sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magic Lands this week:
The surf forecast for Magic Lands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Magic Lands in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magic Lands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | |
241 | 1214 | 1068 | 863 | 1271 | 1016 | 326 | 1624 | 1843 | 3876 | 4343 | 2586 | 4881 | 3009 | 1830 | 1521 | 1103 | 409 | 403 | 409 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:35AM1.87m | 2:32PM2.20m | 2:12AM1.89m | 3:08PM2.19m | 2:49AM1.88m | 3:44PM2.17m | 3:24AM1.86m | 4:18PM2.12m | 3:59AM1.81m | 4:53PM2.07m | 4:36AM1.76m | 5:29PM2.02m | 5:18AM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.77m | 7:53AM0.27m | 8:36PM0.75m | 8:30AM0.26m | 9:12PM0.75m | 9:06AM0.28m | 9:48PM0.76m | 9:41AM0.33m | 10:23PM0.79m | 10:15AM0.40m | 11:00PM0.82m | 10:51AM0.47m | 11:39PM0.83m | 11:30AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:20 |
— | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 |
 kJ | 241 | 9 | 58 | 207 | 1271 | 1016 | 313 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 283 | 1830 | — | 1103 | 409 | 403 | 409 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | SE 10 | SW 16 | SE 10 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 154 | — | 4 | 127 | 4 | 44 | 98 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 99 | 91 | 209 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 10 | SW 22 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | SW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 152 | 239 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 8 | NW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | 1214 | 1068 | 863 | 262 | 16 | 326 | 1624 | 1843 | 3876 | 4343 | 2586 | 4881 | 3009 | — | 1521 | 72 | 140 | 109 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 119 | 92 | 87 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 307 | 478 | 518 | 92 | 307 | 460 | 87 | 87 | 118 | 107 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Magic Lands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Magic Lands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magic Lands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magic Lands 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 (Magic Lands) 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 Magic Lands 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.
Magic Lands is 47 km (29 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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