
Surf Forecasts:
Mutton Bird Beach surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 12,619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mutton Bird Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mutton Bird Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mutton Bird Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mutton Bird Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
495 | 1289 | 5446 | 7945 | 8882 | 6152 | 9503 | 9520 | 12619 | 6872 | 5288 | 4834 | 3891 | 2824 | 1704 | 1172 | 1739 | 1189 | 1066 | 685 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:49AM0.51m | 6:42AM0.54m | 10:40PM0.46m | 7:37AM0.56m | 9:42PM0.48m | 8:20AM0.57m | 9:29PM0.53m | 9:02AM0.55m | 9:33PM0.60m | 9:44AM0.52m | 9:46PM0.67m | 10:29AM0.46m | 10:03PM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.14m | 2:43AM0.51m | 3:10PM0.15m | 2:09AM0.43m | 3:06PM0.15m | 2:37AM0.36m | 3:08PM0.17m | 3:12AM0.27m | 3:16PM0.19m | 3:52AM0.20m | 3:24PM0.23m | 4:35AM0.13m | 3:29PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
495 | 1289 | 5446 | 7945 | 8882 | 6152 | 9503 | 390 | 7137 | 4938 | 5288 | 4834 | 3891 | 2824 | 1704 | 1052 | 1739 | 1189 | 1066 | 685 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WSW 8 | SW 19 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
208 | 273 | 1173 | — | 306 | — | — | — | 659 | — | 528 | 374 | 332 | 339 | — | — | 919 | 784 | 594 | 563 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
55 | 305 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — |
248 | — | — | 572 | — | 277 | 542 | 9520 | 12619 | 6872 | — | — | — | 535 | 573 | 1172 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1677 | 0 | 120 | 1768 | 15 | 23 | 406 | 757 | 1455 | 1455 | 261 | 269 | 280 | 261 | 1455 | 1768 | 261 | 261 | 269 | 0 |
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Information about the Mutton Bird Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mutton Bird Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mutton Bird Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mutton Bird 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 (Mutton Bird 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 Mutton Bird 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.
Mutton Bird Beach is 21 km (13 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.










