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Point Ronald and Princetown Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Point Ronald and Princetown surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Ronald and Princetown this week:
The surf forecast for Point Ronald and Princetown over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Ronald and Princetown in the next 12 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Ronald and Princetown over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1785 | 3001 | 6227 | 10514 | 11730 | 9140 | 5152 | 3587 | 1646 | 1856 | 1984 | 4487 | 8996 | 12872 | 10101 | 17468 | 7995 | 10782 | 10525 | 5341 | 6211 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21AM 1.24 | 3:41PM 1.11 | 6:25AM 1.12 | 3:57PM 1.02 | 7:57AM 1.04 | 3:19PM 0.92 | 9:47AM 1.03 | 8:20PM 0.81 | 10:55AM 1.07 | 10:33PM 0.89 | 11:35AM 1.11 | 11:38PM 1.03 | 12:06PM 1.14 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:24AM 0.76 | 10:41PM 0.13 | 11:06AM 0.84 | 11:34PM 0.27 | 12:23PM 0.90 | 12:53AM 0.41 | 5:55PM 0.79 | 3:22AM 0.47 | 5:51PM 0.67 | 5:01AM 0.45 | 6:05PM 0.54 | 5:55AM 0.41 | 6:23PM 0.42 | |||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Mon 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 9 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for VIC - Far West
Continuing clean conditions at Point Ronald and Princetown (calm at Ferguson 30 km from Point Ronald and Princetown). 2.3m 7s swell from the W with a 1.6m 13s groundswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
30 km away, 27 min ago
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Information about the Point Ronald and Princetown Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Ronald and Princetown provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Ronald and Princetown can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Ronald and Princetown 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 (Point Ronald and Princetown) 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 Point Ronald and Princetown 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.
Point Ronald and Princetown is 70 km (43 miles) from the city of Warrnambool. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Warrnambool. Warrnambool has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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