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Portland Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Portland surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Portland surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portland sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portland this week:
The surf forecast for Portland over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portland in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 5th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 5th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 7th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portland over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | |
929 | 3842 | 2834 | 3410 | 3461 | 7249 | 8890 | 11230 | 8427 | 7729 | 7801 | 6705 | 4401 | 3587 | 3028 | 2364 | 2081 | 1840 | 1617 | 1408 | 1201 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:27PM1.18m | 00:37AM0.74m | 2:54PM1.15m | 00:45AM0.73m | 3:24PM1.10m | 00:44AM0.71m | 3:59PM1.03m | 4:40PM0.95m | 5:40PM0.87m | 8:07PM0.80m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.65m | 7:16AM0.20m | 9:37PM0.67m | 7:36AM0.22m | 10:21PM0.69m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:15AM0.32m | 8:24AM0.40m | 7:50AM0.49m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 929 | 3842 | 2834 | 2743 | 309 | 559 | 209 | 11230 | — | — | 7801 | 6705 | 4401 | 3587 | 3028 | 2364 | 2081 | 1840 | 1617 | 1408 | 1201 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 700 | 54 | 118 | 196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 139 | — | — | 204 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 13 | — | — | SW 23 |
| kJ | 702 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 187 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3410 | 3461 | 7249 | 8890 | 3893 | 8427 | 7729 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 322 | 260 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 187 | 547 | 495 | 495 | 694 | 759 | 495 | 209 | 0 | 7 | 426 | 426 | 308 | 308 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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Information about the Portland Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portland 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 (Portland) 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 Portland 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 Portland, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Portland which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Far West of Victoria where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Warrnambool which is 77 km (48 miles) away, Allendale East and Mount Gambier.
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