Port Fairy (East Beach) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 30 Aug 2025 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
14.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Port Fairy (East Beach) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Fairy (East Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning).

Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
3
5
5
4
6
3
2
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3
5
5
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)121111121213171616131413141414141514131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3757624762216343522657758168534147656130654767776535660759364631392926741428798819
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
25
W
30
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
30
W
35
WNW
35
W
20
W
25
NW
25
W
15
NW
5
ENE
25
ESE
30
ENE
30
NE
35
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:01AM
0.76
2:18PM
0.71
4:40AM
0.71
1:59PM
0.71
5:52AM
0.64
1:18PM
0.73
12:41PM
0.79
12:34PM
0.86
2:08AM
0.32
12:44PM
0.92
12:34AM
0.37
12:57PM
0.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19AM
0.49
9:21PM
0.10
9:17AM
0.57
9:35PM
0.13
8:04AM
0.63
9:45PM
0.17
9:45PM
0.21
9:22PM 3:46AM
0.26 0.32
8:46PM
0.30
5:09AM
0.25
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sat
06
Sunrise-6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:47-
Sunset--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:12
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rain showers
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clear
rain showers
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light rain
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
-21-11--29223-------1
Temp. °C121213111313111415101212101213111213101819
Feels °C (?)66668986733556778831113
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Port Fairy (East Beach) (light winds from the NW at WarrnamboolAirportNdb 21 km from Port Fairy (East Beach)). 3.8m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 3.5m 12s groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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 12 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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