Surf Forecasts:
Melbourne Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melbourne Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Melbourne Beach in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melbourne Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Melbourne Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a flat spell.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. The energy just isn't there. For the first week, from Tuesday the 11th to Monday the 17th, we're dealing with tiny waves. We’re talking knee-high slop at best, mostly around 0.7 ft to 2 ft from the ESE. The swell energy is barely registering, with values struggling to hit the 40s (25 to 41). The period is short and weak too, mostly 6 to 8 seconds – that's just wind slop, not proper groundswell. There are a few clean moments early on Wednesday the 12th and Monday the 17th, with that WSW offshore wind, but with next to no swell it's not really worth paddling out. The rest of the time it's cross-onshore junk. It's a flat and quiet period.
Now, things get a little more interesting, but it's still nothing to write home about. On Wednesday the 19th of August, the swell starts to show a pulse. We get a jump in size to 2 ft from the east, and the period climbs to 12 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 143 on Wednesday morning and 129 in the afternoon. That’s still only moderate energy, but it’s the most push we’ll see all forecast. Winds are light and cross or onshore though, so it’s not going to be picture-perfect. It’ll be bumpy, but there will be some rideable little waves for the crew that’s keen. After that, from the 20th onwards, the swell drops right back down again, dribbling away with small ESE windswell and fading energy. There is a brief moment on the 26th with glassy winds and no wind at all, but the swell is a weak 1 ft.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session in this 16-day window. If you are desperate and have a longboard, your best bet is the morning of Wednesday the 19th. The swell will be the biggest and the period the longest, even if it's a bit messed up by the wind. It’s a beginner-friendly size at 2 ft, so it’s not intimidating. The water temp is about average for the time of year. Other than that, it's a quiet stretch for Melbourne Beach. It’s one of those times where the ocean just doesn't have much to offer. Keep the stick in the car, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 3 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 26 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 31 | 24 | 35 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:10AM1.17m | 7:50PM1.53m | 8:06AM1.25m | 8:41PM1.52m | 9:00AM1.31m | 9:29PM1.48m | 9:51AM1.35m | 10:15PM1.41m | 10:41AM1.36m | 10:59PM1.32m | 11:30AM1.34m | 11:44PM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14AM0.17m | 1:09PM-0.00m | 2:04AM0.12m | 2:05PM-0.01m | 2:52AM0.09m | 2:59PM0.02m | 3:37AM0.08m | 3:52PM0.07m | 4:22AM0.09m | 4:45PM0.13m | 5:06AM0.11m | 5:38PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 8:05 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 11 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 24 | 2 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | E 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | — | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | — | ESE 6 | SSW 2 | — | SE 7 | S 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 4 | — | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 17 | 1 | — | 14 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 20 | 7 | — | 35 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 772 | 767 | 1829 | 813 | 389 | 1829 | 1347 | 1159 | 390 | 805 | 825 | 767 | 275 | 732 | 467 | 467 | 199 | 1580 | 199 |
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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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