
Surf Forecasts:
Portwrinkle surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portwrinkle this week:
The surf forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portwrinkle in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 19) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portwrinkle over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
672 | 422 | 235 | 170 | 76 | 40 | 27 | 85 | 96 | 86 | 73 | 133 | 190 | 330 | 1740 | 1040 | 2033 | 5526 | 3567 | 2825 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:17PM4.40m | 6:31AM4.51m | 6:50PM4.26m | 7:05AM4.37m | 7:26PM4.07m | 7:42AM4.18m | 8:04PM3.84m | 8:23AM3.96m | 8:50PM3.61m | 9:14AM3.75m | 9:53PM3.41m | 10:23AM3.59m | 11:14PM3.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:48AM0.39m | 1:08PM0.38m | 1:20AM0.55m | 1:42PM0.57m | 1:54AM0.75m | 2:17PM0.80m | 2:30AM0.98m | 2:56PM1.04m | 3:09AM1.22m | 3:40PM1.26m | 3:55AM1.44m | 4:33PM1.43m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
4:37 | — | — | 4:36 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:34 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | — | SW 10 | — | SW 11 | — | SW 12 |
672 | 422 | 235 | 170 | 76 | 40 | 27 | 85 | 96 | 86 | 73 | 41 | 29 | 330 | — | 1040 | — | 3168 | — | 2825 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | E 4 | — | WSW 11 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 12 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 23 | — | 73 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 104 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | — |
2 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 133 | 190 | — | 1740 | — | 2033 | 5526 | 3567 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 80 | 131 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 36 | 36 | 250 | 548 | 305 | 60 | 43 | 96 | 45 | 441 | 414 | 480 |
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Information about the Portwrinkle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portwrinkle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portwrinkle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portwrinkle 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 (Portwrinkle) 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 Portwrinkle 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.
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