Surf Forecasts:
Melbourne Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melbourne Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melbourne Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Melbourne Beach over the next 16 days is a tough one. There’s really nothing good on offer, and I mean nothing. We’ve got a long, flat, and frustrating stretch ahead. The waves are tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are just plain messy. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find something, but don’t bother bringing a board you care about.
Right from the start, Tuesday the 1st, we’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the east with a short, weak period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a pathetic 47 – barely a ripple. The wind is onshore and the surf is poor. That sets the tone for the whole run.
Wednesday the 2nd sees a slight bump, with 2ft swell and period lengthening to 11 seconds. Combined energy climbs to 111 (moderate), but it’s still an east swell and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and poor. Don’t get your hopes up.
Thursday the 3rd brings a little more height, hitting 3ft from the ESE, with period at 9 seconds and combined energy at 172. Moderate wave energy, but the wind is onshore and it’s still labeled as poor surf. Not worth the drive.
Friday the 4th drops back to 2ft, and the energy sinks to around 50. Just a sad, weak little wave with onshore breeze.
Saturday the 5th morning gives us a brief, tiny moment of glass. Swell is only 1ft with 21 combined energy. The wind is glassy – dead calm – so the water will look like a mirror, but there’s simply no wave to ride. It’s just a flat, pretty morning.
Sunday the 6th morning is also glassy with 0.7ft of swell. Combined energy is a laughable 7. It’s lake conditions.
From there, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Tiny waves, cross-shore and onshore winds, and poor conditions continue day after day. By the second week, from the 12th onward, we see a few glassy moments, but swells stay under 2ft. The combined energy never breaks past 43. Thundershowers start appearing on the 13th, with onshore winds picking up to 15 mph on the 14th and 15th. That’s just raw, blown-out junk.
So here’s the hard truth: there are zero standouts in this 16-day window. No hidden gem, no sneaky swell. This is a full-on blank run for Melbourne Beach. If you’re looking for surf, you’re better off doing something else. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a total washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 40 | 40 | 125 | 110 | 98 | 123 | 59 | 132 | 26 | 50 | 49 | 22 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:02PM1.18m | 11:37AM1.35m | 11:47PM1.12m | 12:29PM1.35m | 00:39AM1.07m | 1:27PM1.34m | 1:37AM1.02m | 2:30PM1.34m | 2:42AM1.00m | 3:37PM1.35m | 3:52AM1.02m | 4:44PM1.37m | 5:00AM1.08m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:05AM0.14m | 5:52PM0.25m | 5:52AM0.14m | 6:50PM0.29m | 6:45AM0.15m | 7:54PM0.32m | 7:45AM0.16m | 9:02PM0.32m | 8:52AM0.16m | 10:08PM0.30m | 10:00AM0.14m | 11:09PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 7:44 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 40 | 40 | 125 | 110 | 98 | 123 | 59 | 40 | 14 | 50 | 49 | 22 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 14 | E 12 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 7 | NE 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 34 | — | 132 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 467 | 467 | 9 | 531 | 76 | 110 | 467 | 110 | 76 | 199 | 1421 | 972 | 1188 | 1829 | 670 | 499 | 390 | 1344 |
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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).
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