
Surf Forecasts:
Point Ronald and Princetown surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 (Nov 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Ronald and Princetown in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Ronald and Princetown over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2697 | 3224 | 3216 | 4464 | 3845 | 3087 | 2187 | 1545 | 1092 | 2050 | 2403 | 2293 | 1929 | 1264 | 933 | 910 | 734 | 623 | 629 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 3:57AM1.40m | 3:16PM1.01m | 4:31AM1.34m | 3:50PM0.97m | 5:06AM1.27m | 4:29PM0.92m | 5:43AM1.19m | 5:19PM0.86m | 6:23AM1.11m | 6:37PM0.83m | 7:07AM1.02m | 8:25PM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.12m | 9:59AM0.58m | 9:18PM0.16m | 10:30AM0.60m | 9:49PM0.23m | 11:05AM0.61m | 10:22PM0.32m | 11:45AM0.62m | 10:58PM0.43m | 12:32PM0.61m | 11:44PM0.56m | 1:30PM0.57m | 00:59AM0.70m | ||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 20 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
2697 | 3224 | 3216 | 4464 | 3845 | 3087 | 2187 | 1545 | 1092 | 2050 | 2403 | 2293 | 1929 | 1264 | 933 | 910 | 734 | 623 | 629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | SSW 12 | W 21 | WSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SW 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 432 | 9 | 37 | 15 | 80 | 208 | 314 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 13 | — | — | E 8 | SW 20 | ESE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 154 | 87 | — | — | 12 | 15 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | WNW 6 |
34 | — | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 96 | 34 | — | 6 | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 632 | 396 | 173 | 172 | 44 | 44 | 172 | 94 | 137 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
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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.










