Surf Forecasts:
Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, WSW swell with 1,159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch ahead for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory). The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any kind of decent surf. There are no good options on the table, so I’m not going to pretend there are.
The first couple of days, Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of August, offer a tiny bit of energy, but it’s marginal. Sunday afternoon you’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and light westerly winds blowing offshore. That would normally be a bit of hope, but the combined energy is only moderate (911) and the call is marginal. The water is sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year.
From Monday morning the 24th, right through the rest of the period, the score is zero across the board. The wind is constantly cross-onshore, onshore, or howling. For the first week, we see moderate to strong breezes. By the 29th of August, the swell gets a bit of size, hitting 5ft on the Sunday morning, but it’s coming with a 12-13 mph onshore wind. The ocean is just messy.
The second week is even worse. The wind picks up significantly. The 1st of September brings a 5ft WSW swell, but it’s cross-on with a 15-second period and a strong breeze. The 4th of September has a near gale and a 7ft swell, which is just blown out. The 5th and 6th of September are the worst, with wind speeds hitting 31-34 mph and combined energy readings over 2000 (very strong), but it’s all under a near gale or strong cross-shore. It’s dangerous and unsurfable.
This is a classic blank run for this area. The swell directions are mostly SW or WSW, which is fine for the exposure, but the wind is the enemy the whole time. There’s no point picking a standout because there isn’t one. The only thing worth noting is that if you’re into kite surfing, the 5th and 6th of September with that strong wind and big swell might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a solid no.
Stay patient, mate. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 676 | 551 | 245 | 294 | 196 | 205 | 202 | 395 | 658 | 577 | 136 | 112 | 91 | 261 | 621 | 986 | 666 | 367 | 545 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:23AM0.00m | 6:09PM0.00m | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37AM-0.00m | 3:38AM-0.00m | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SE 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 676 | 551 | 245 | 294 | 196 | 205 | 202 | 395 | 5 | 1 | 136 | 112 | 91 | 142 | 621 | 986 | 666 | 367 | 3 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | ENE 4 | SW 17 | E 4 | E 8 | E 9 | SW 16 | SW 5 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 13 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 235 | — | 12 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 135 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 46 | 261 | 257 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | E 4 | — | — | E 7 | E 9 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SE 10 | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 34 | 32 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 20 | 16 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 48 | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 658 | 577 | 46 | 23 | 7 | — | 25 | 10 | — | 13 | 545 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 28 | 28 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 119 | 383 | 10 | 37 | 70 | 10 | 70 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 109 | 70 |
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