Surf Forecasts:
Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,389 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty.
This forecast for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) is a bit of a waiting game. The next few days are a write-off, but there's a window of clean, small waves coming up that will be worth a look, especially if you're a beginner or just want an easy paddle. The water is sitting about average for this time of year.
The first solid recommendation doesn't come until Sunday, the 16th of August. Ahead of that, we've got a nasty stretch from Thursday through Saturday with strong westerly winds and messy, poor surf. The swell is solid for Norman Bay, around 7ft to 6ft, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it's not worth your time. The wave energy is moderate (2292) but the conditions are just awful.
Saturday the 15th sees things ease a little but remains marginal. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so you're looking at small, rippled waves. Not great.
Finally, Sunday the 16th is your best bet. The morning is the standout. We've got clean, 3ft swell from the SW with a moderate 14-second period, and a gentle offshore easterly wind. The wave energy is moderate (341), but the conditions are clean and glassy. This is a beginner-friendly size, and with the offshore wind, it'll be smooth. It's a fairly exposed spot, and crowds are possible, so get there early.
Monday the 17th holds similar conditions – clean, with 3ft to 3ft swell and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is a bit lower (245-367), but it's still a decent option for a small-wave session. By Tuesday the 18th, the swell drops further to 2ft to 3ft, and while the wind is light and clean, it's getting small.
From Wednesday the 19th onwards, the swell fades below 2ft, and the energy drops to 95. This is followed by a long gap of poor conditions. The wind swings onshore again from the 21st, with a fresh nor'west breeze kicking up on the 22nd and 23rd, making a mess of the 3ft to 4ft swell. The week of the 24th sees a strong southwest groundswell pulse, with heights up to 7ft and very strong energy (2486), but it's accompanied by gale-force westerly winds. This is a total write-off for paddle surfing – the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The pattern continues through to the 28th with poor conditions and light cross-onshore winds, ending the forecast period with no real improvement.
So, to sum it up: the small, clean window from Sunday the 16th to Tuesday the 18th is your only real chance. It's not big, but it's clean and user-friendly.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2269 | 2206 | 1904 | 1765 | 1591 | 1149 | 1135 | 891 | 733 | 543 | 341 | 297 | 241 | 245 | 367 | 380 | 251 | 162 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:44PM0.00m | 9:28PM0.00m | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM-0.00m | 10:31AM-0.00m | |||||||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 5 | 897 | 701 | 1149 | 1135 | 891 | 733 | 543 | 341 | 297 | 241 | 245 | 367 | 380 | 251 | 162 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 19 | 79 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | E 10 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 2 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 2269 | 2206 | 1904 | 1765 | 1591 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 85 | 10 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 128 | 98 | 109 | 109 | 187 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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