Surf Forecasts:
Melbourne Beach surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melbourne Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Melbourne Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melbourne Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melbourne Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 75 | 48 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 28 | 28 | 99 | 32 | 20 | 76 | 29 | 18 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:01AM1.42m | 9:16PM1.15m | 9:42AM1.41m | 9:56PM1.09m | 10:24AM1.37m | 10:36PM1.03m | 11:06AM1.31m | 11:19PM0.98m | 11:51AM1.26m | 00:04AM0.94m | 12:38PM1.20m | 00:54AM0.91m | 1:29PM1.16m | 1:49AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.16m | 3:07AM0.12m | 3:58PM0.20m | 3:47AM0.15m | 4:43PM0.24m | 4:28AM0.19m | 5:30PM0.29m | 5:12AM0.24m | 6:19PM0.34m | 5:59AM0.30m | 7:13PM0.38m | 6:52AM0.35m | 8:09PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 75 | 48 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 3 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NE 10 | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | E 5 | E 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | ESE 7 | E 11 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | E 16 | E 8 | E 16 | E 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | 12 | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | E 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 99 | 32 | 17 | 76 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 12 | 199 | 390 | 767 | 1112 | 1401 | 964 | 496 | 506 | 251 | 506 | 1362 | 1347 | 76 | 1159 | 3 | 3 | 91 | 389 |
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Information about the Melbourne Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Melbourne Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Melbourne Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Melbourne 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 (Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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.
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