Surf Forecasts:
Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 21s period, SW swell with 6,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 (Sep 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period. 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 2.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, looking at the surf prospects for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a long slow start before a promising pulse of energy arrives late in the period.
The first real chance of a wave isn’t until the morning of the 8th of September, at Norman Bay in Wilsons Promontory. The first week is a write-off, with poor conditions and strong onshore winds. From the 4th to the 7th, the wind is howling and the sea is a mess, so it’s a waiting game.
Tuesday the 8th brings a glimmer of hope. The wind has dropped to a light westerly, blowing straight offshore, which is a huge relief. The swell is only around 3ft and coming from the SW with a nice long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (585). It’s a marginal call, but with that clean offshore wind, the morning session could be worth a paddle for the patient surfer. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Thursday the 10th of September is the standout of the entire forecast. The swell jumps to a solid 7ft from the SW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is strong (4704). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the SSW, keeping things reasonably clean. This is a proper groundswell, and the long period will mean long, powerful lines. At 7ft, it’s pushing into the too-big-for-beginners category, but for the experienced crew, it’s the best on offer. Keep in mind that a long period swell like this can break a bit straight on a beach, but Norman Bay can handle it. The morning session is the go.
The second week is a bit of a drop-off. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have smaller, weaker swell and some onshore wind. Sunday the 13th is clean but tiny, with only 2ft waves. Then a strong westerly burst on the 14th and 15th chops things up again.
Keep an eye on the 17th of September, though. The forecast shows a big 10ft swell from the WSW, with a long period of 13 seconds and a moderate cross-offshore wind from the SSE. The combined energy is very strong (5293). That’s a big, powerful swell, definitely only for experts. It’s a long way out, so things could change, but it’s a promising prospect.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, near gales from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 1982 | 1953 | 1255 | 801 | 491 | 1184 | 610 | 1423 | 551 | 536 | 155 | 136 | 310 | 362 | 1834 | 974 | 5288 | 4849 | 3022 | 2093 | 1001 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:36AM0.00m | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM-0.00m | 5:46PM-0.00m | 1:14AM-0.00m | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 5 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | E 5 | E 6 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1982 | 1953 | 1255 | 801 | 2 | 3 | 610 | 822 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 91 | 310 | 362 | 357 | — | — | 2060 | 1520 | 1147 | 1001 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | SW 15 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 106 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 134 | 263 | 170 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 15 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | SW 20 | — | — | SW 22 | SE 7 | SW 20 | S 5 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 23 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 15 | — | — | 18 | 2 | 103 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | — | NE 4 | W 7 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 16 | SW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 277 | 156 | — | 15 | 491 | 1184 | — | 1423 | 551 | 536 | 155 | 136 | — | 22 | 1834 | 974 | 5288 | 4849 | 3022 | 2093 | 80 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 70 | 0 | 28 | 385 | 227 | 10 | 127 | 187 | 187 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 194 | 533 | 1426 | 236 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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