Surf Forecasts:
Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, WSW swell with 2,746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) this week:
The surf forecast for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Norman Bay.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – the next week or more is looking pretty grim. The first solid chance of a surf comes on Saturday the 15th, but even then it’s only marginal. So we’ve got a dry spell to get through first. The swell on offer around then is a clean 4ft SW groundswell, but it’s a bit gutless with the combined energy only reading 823 (moderate). A light breeze makes it ridable, but it’s nothing to write home about. Sunday the 16th morning is where things start to look up. The wind goes glassy, the sky clears, and we’ve got a clean 3ft SW swell (407 combined energy). That’s your first real window of clean, small surf. Monday the 17th afternoon also shapes up with a gentle offshore breeze and a clean 3ft SW swell (284 combined energy), but we’re still in small-wave territory.
Now, for the standout. If you can hold out, keep an eye on Wednesday the 26th. That morning we get a solid 6ft SW groundswell, reading 728 combined energy (moderate), and a moderate offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. That’s a recipe for very good surf conditions at Norman Bay. It’s a fairly exposed SW-facing beach, so it’ll pick up that energy nicely. The crowds here can be a buzzkill sometimes, so be prepared for company. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but at 6ft, it’s edging out of the learner zone and into more fun territory for the average surfer.
The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year. Not too wild, just your standard chilly winter water.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. We’ve got a bit of a clean window from Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th for small, clean waves. The clear standout to look forward to is Wednesday the 26th, where the stars align for some proper clean, punchy surf. Keep the faith, this stretch of weather won’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 234 | 354 | 394 | 2084 | 2111 | 1001 | 1845 | 2523 | 1467 | 1179 | 1149 | 820 | 753 | 558 | 407 | 341 | 288 | 238 | 284 | 322 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:44PM0.00m | 9:28PM0.00m | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM-0.00m | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 234 | 354 | 394 | 12 | 4 | 1001 | 5 | 1571 | 803 | 1179 | 1149 | 820 | 753 | 558 | 407 | 341 | 288 | 238 | 284 | 322 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SW 20 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 4 | E 9 | S 3 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 4 | 13 | 98 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 17 | — | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 104 | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 7 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 101 | 54 | 232 | 2084 | 2111 | 237 | 1845 | 2523 | 1467 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 127 | 70 | 128 | 187 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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