Mandalay Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 AWST
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Mandalay Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mandalay Beach sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mandalay Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 14,928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mandalay Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Mandalay Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mandalay Beach in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 29th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 31st May)16ft (5.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)21ft (6.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mandalay Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
4
3
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
10
2.1
SW
10
1.7
SW
10
2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SW
14
5.5
SW
12
5
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
11
2.1
SW
13
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
3.5
WSW
10
4
WSW
11
3.5
SW
12
5
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
932
1739
1090
953
524
1426
1311
1053
643
686
8969
8043
3252
1537
1163
1154
672
2754
3895
3382
7481
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
35
N
45
NW
55
NW
50
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
5
WSW
10
N
15
NNE
30
N
45
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:12AM0.74m
9:33AM0.78m
9:57AM0.80m
10:23AM0.80m
10:50AM0.80m
11:17AM0.78m
11:44AM0.75m
Low Tide
5:56PM0.17m
6:26PM0.14m
7:01PM0.12m
7:45PM0.12m
8:50PM0.13m
11:05PM0.14m
00:32AM0.14m
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light rain
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cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
4
1
5
2
9
2
6
4
3
15
4
Temp °C
17
15
15
14
14
15
18
18
17
15
15
14
15
14
14
15
14
15
16
15
15
12
11
12
11
12
13
15
14
11
5
8
5
9
11
12
11
9
6
8
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
10
2.1
SW
10
1.7
SW
10
2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SW
14
0.2
E
8
1.8
SW
14
3.5
SSW
11
2.1
SW
13
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
3.5
SW
12
0.7
SSW
21
Energy kJ
932
1739
1090
953
524
1426
1311
1053
643
686
4
1363
3252
1537
1163
1154
672
864
921
3382
397
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.5
E
7
0.8
SW
16
1.3
W
11
1.6
SSW
14
2.1
S
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SE
10
1.1
SSW
15
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
3
3
30
102
325
69
34
12
24
375
418
1014
988
416
258
360
133
24
559
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
S
12
0.1
SE
8
0.3
E
7
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.9
SW
8
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSW
24
Energy kJ
14
3
3
3
7
46
3
10
18
74
120
214
86
23
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
9
2.3
SW
12
0.7
NE
3
3
WNW
9
5
W
12
5.5
SW
12
5
SSW
12
0.6
NNW
3
1.6
WNW
8
3.5
WSW
10
4
WSW
11
3.5
W
11
5
SW
12
Energy kJ
803
1488
11
1592
7539
8969
8043
8
292
2754
3895
2969
7481
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
Distance (km)
160
102
160
44
0
0
0
2489
1582
1582
1779
2399
174
44
0
0
355
2761
1582
102
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Mandalay Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mandalay Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mandalay Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mandalay Beach 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 (Mandalay Beach) 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 Mandalay Beach 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.

Mandalay Beach is 153 km (95 miles) from Albany. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albany. Albany has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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