Smiths Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.51° S 145.25° E

Issued: 3 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Smiths Beach sea temperature is
14.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Smiths Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Smiths Beach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,465 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Smiths Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Smiths Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Smiths Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 4th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 4th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu night, moderate winds from the ESE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
19
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
WSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2
SW
13
2.1
SW
15
2.2
SW
17
2
SSW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
458
6465
6158
5191
1776
1326
1860
2746
2323
1101
551
407
228
443
486
479
1137
1591
1464
930
Wind (km/h)
40
NW
45
NW
50
W
50
WSW
35
W
35
SW
30
SW
30
S
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ENE
10
NNE
5
SSE
15
NNE
15
N
5
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
40
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:21AM1.88m
2:28PM2.26m
2:09AM1.90m
3:03PM2.30m
2:54AM1.93m
3:36PM2.32m
3:37AM1.96m
4:08PM2.32m
4:21AM2.00m
4:39PM2.30m
5:06AM2.04m
5:11PM2.27m
5:54AM2.09m
Low Tide
7:54PM0.96m
7:43AM0.40m
8:36PM0.88m
8:24AM0.41m
9:15PM0.79m
9:02AM0.44m
9:51PM0.70m
9:40AM0.49m
10:26PM0.61m
10:19AM0.56m
11:01PM0.51m
11:00AM0.64m
11:38PM0.41m
11:45AM0.74m
rain showers
light rain
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light rain
cloud
light rain
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
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rain showers
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7:37
7:37
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
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5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
 mm
15
2
3
2
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
10
11
10
11
12
11
10
13
12
11
12
11
11
Feels °C
4
2
3
2
4
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
9
7
5
11
8
5
6
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
15
2.2
SW
17
2
SSW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
220
458
2985
1860
2746
2323
1101
551
407
228
443
486
479
1137
1591
1464
930
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.8
SW
19
1.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
SW
24
0.5
SW
21
0.9
SW
14
0.4
WSW
7
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
42
436
1411
357
4
6
37
22
216
288
15
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
Energy kJ
34
82
180
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
5
1.6
W
6
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
WSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SSW
16
1
SE
4
0.7
ESE
5
0.7
E
5
0.6
NW
3
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
6
Energy kJ
102
166
6465
6158
5191
1776
1326
1714
36
25
25
9
56
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
6
5
1
4
5
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
448
475
521
461
83
83
443
94
10
107
57
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
13
70
79
Best forecast wave conditions in Phillip Island
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
5
5
4
5
9
7
4
4
9
9
6
5
6
7
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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Information about the Smiths Beach Surf forecast

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

Smiths Beach is 38 km (24 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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