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Portland surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
17.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Portland in the next 16 days are 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 22nd Mar)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 22nd Mar)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 27th Mar)20ft (6.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portland over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
5.5
S
6
S
6
S
Period(s) (?)141415141413131313151313121212121514101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)168019423513296818921460105399092524901804139598689973654614211514538991228424
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
SW
5
NE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
20
E
20
SE
10
E
10
ENE
5
SSW
10
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
35
S
40
S
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		crossglassonononcross-
on		oncross-
on		crossglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:27AM
0.78
2:55PM
0.97
2:31AM
0.73
3:24PM
1.02
2:28AM
0.71
3:56PM
1.03
2:20AM
0.72
4:30PM
1.00
2:10AM
0.76
5:08PM
0.93
1:58AM
0.81
5:56PM
0.84
1:45AM
0.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:43PM
0.28
8:23AM
0.24
9:13PM
0.35
8:33AM
0.18
9:40PM
0.44
8:46AM
0.12
10:03PM
0.54
9:03AM
0.08
10:18PM
0.64
9:23AM
0.07
10:19PM
0.73
9:45AM
0.09
9:40PM
0.78
10:06AM
0.16
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41-
Sunset--7:44--7:43--7:40--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
Rain (mm)
---------------112526
Temp. °C161719172123182020171718162021171413121212
Feels °C (?)1516161620211718171515161519211698434
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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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