Point Ronald and Princetown Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.71° S 143.16° E

Point Ronald and Princetown Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Point Ronald and Princetown sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.6° 

Point Ronald and Princetown surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Point Ronald and Princetown surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Ronald and Princetown this week:

The surf forecast for Point Ronald and Princetown over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Point Ronald and Princetown in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 16th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 16th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Ronald and Princetown over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down Point Ronald and Princetown. It’s a river-mouth spot that’s exposed to the southwest, and it breaks fairly consistently. The water’s about normal for this time of year, nothing wild.

The 16-day forecast has a lot of action, but it’s a split story. The first week starts with a bang. Sunday 16 August morning is the top pick early on: clean, 10ft of SW swell, a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, and the combined energy is roaring at 3009. That’s a solid groundswell with a 14-second period, and it’s going to be powerful – not a wave for beginners. The light wind keeps it clean, but it’s big.

Monday 17 August morning is a great follow-up: 8ft of WSW groundswell with a 16-second period, glassy conditions with a slight air from the east, and energy at 2914. That’s a long, clean swell with offshore wind – prime for experienced surfers.

Tuesday 18 August morning keeps it alive with a clean 7ft, gentle offshore from the NNE, and energy at 2024. The swell direction is still WSW, and the period is 14 seconds. Solid.

Then we hit a lull mid-week. Wednesday 19 August to Thursday 20 August are small and marginal with onshore winds – not worth it. Friday 21 August morning looks promising again with 7ft of WSW groundswell, a 15-second period, clean cross-offshore, and energy jumping to 4010. That’s a strong pulse, but the wind is a bit fresh at 16 mph, so it might be a little textured.

Then things get ugly. From Friday 21 August afternoon through Wednesday 27 August, the swell turns huge and messy. Strong onshore winds and massive swell – 12ft, 13ft, even 15ft – with poor conditions. This is unsurfable, and with that much wind and size, this setup looks more like a kiteboarding spot than a paddle spot. The energy levels are insane, hitting 9496 at one point, but it’s just a chaotic, blown-out mess.

The real standouts are at the very end of the period. Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August are absolute gems. Friday morning: 7ft of WSW groundswell, 16-second period, clean cross-offshore, energy at 2237. Friday afternoon goes glassy – zero wind, 7ft, 15-second period, energy at 2348. That’s a dream session for experienced surfers. Saturday 29 August morning is also glassy, with 6ft of WSW groundswell and a 13-second period, energy at 1364. It’s a bit smaller, but still clean and inviting.

Crowds at Point Ronald are often a thing, so get there early for those glassy windows. And since it’s a river mouth, long-period groundswell like the 15-16 second stuff can break a bit straight, but it’ll still offer some good ones.

Best bets: Sunday 16 August morning, Monday 17 August morning, and the glassy sessions on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August. The middle is a write-off, but the ends are worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

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SW
14
3
SW
14
2.4
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
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2.5
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16
2.5
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1.5
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3.5
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14
3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4119
3009
2218
1913
2750
3371
2550
1667
1329
974
665
537
494
535
722
985
1648
4369
6119
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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NNE
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High Tide
1:27AM1.19m
1:52PM1.34m
2:13AM1.26m
2:20PM1.32m
2:56AM1.30m
2:46PM1.29m
3:37AM1.30m
3:11PM1.25m
4:17AM1.27m
3:34PM1.19m
4:58AM1.20m
3:53PM1.13m
Low Tide
7:26AM0.24m
8:01PM0.25m
8:06AM0.31m
8:30PM0.16m
8:41AM0.39m
9:00PM0.12m
9:14AM0.48m
9:29PM0.11m
9:45AM0.57m
9:59PM0.14m
10:14AM0.67m
10:30PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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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 16 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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