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Port Fairy (East Beach) surf break

Port Fairy (East Beach) surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 AEST
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Port Fairy (East Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Port Fairy (East Beach) sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Fairy (East Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for Port Fairy (East Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Fairy (East Beach) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 21st Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 21st Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Fairy (East Beach) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
0
1
0
0
1
1
3
1
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.7
SW
0.1
SW
0.5
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)151413131716141415141211221917161614131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3556321249114714371297928799341928470754181844276437731849147516192357
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
NE
10
NNE
10
E
15
NNE
20
N
20
SW
10
S
10
NNE
5
SW
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
10
NNE
25
NNW
15
NW
15
W
20
S
15
SSE
10
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
0.59
2:34PM
1.01
12:21AM
0.64
3:07PM
0.95
12:36AM
0.69
3:41PM
0.86
12:51AM
0.70
4:19PM
0.76
1:01AM
0.69
5:05PM
0.67
12:45AM
0.65
11:19PM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
0.47
6:58AM
-0.09
8:42PM
0.53
7:27AM
-0.11
8:54PM
0.58
7:57AM
-0.07
9:03PM
0.61
8:27AM
0.01
9:10PM
0.62
8:53AM
0.12
9:06PM
0.62
9:07AM
0.26
8:08AM
0.38
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07
Sunset5:57--5:55--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:49--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151422242424211421222226282326282214141216
Feels °C (?)141322212019171420212020232119232011111015
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Information about the Port Fairy (East Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Port Fairy (East Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Fairy (East Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Fairy (East Beach) 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 (Port Fairy (East Beach)) 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 Port Fairy (East Beach) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Port Fairy, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Warrnambool which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Portland which is 76 km (47 miles) away

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