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Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) surf Forecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 AEST
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Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is 17.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 14.3 °C)
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Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is 17.5°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 14.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) this week:

The surf forecast for Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 12 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 24th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)9814871314151413131414141413714131313131212141413131212122020181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)87856912853542953257466772892151682001982311815011551272992422021611511241602241401049873476660504642
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
W
5
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
15
N
25
W
30
SW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
10
ESE
5
E
10
SE
5
N
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
N
10
NW
15
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
off
cross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoffoffcross-
off
glassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:09AM
0.00
12:43PM
0.00
2:19PM
0.00
5:56PM
0.00
10:29PM
0.00
12:19AM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
-0.00
1:30AM
-0.00
3:07AM
-0.00
4:54AM
-0.00
9:24AM
-0.00
11:27AM
-0.00
2:33PM
-0.00
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--
Sunset-5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:21--5:20-
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Rain (mm)
--2------------1--------------------
Temp. °C131414141414141414141413141614151413141414151412121111111212131313141414
Feels °C (?)37788910911121211111211108791010121110879799111011111112

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) 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 (Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory)) 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 Picnic Bay (Wilsons Promontory) 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.

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