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Smiths Beach Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Phillip Island (20 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Smiths Beach surfForecast / VIC – Phillip Island / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Smiths Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Smiths Beach sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Smiths Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smiths Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | |
480 | 392 | 277 | 197 | 256 | 1503 | 148 | 222 | 203 | 598 | 565 | 352 | 256 | 330 | 668 | 605 | 437 | 248 | 262 | 800 | 1194 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 12:53PM2.52m | 00:27AM2.19m | 1:45PM2.61m | 1:22AM2.27m | 2:35PM2.65m | 2:16AM2.32m | 3:23PM2.63m | 3:10AM2.32m | 4:09PM2.58m | 4:04AM2.28m | 4:55PM2.49m | 5:00AM2.19m | 5:39PM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.81m | 6:58AM-0.10m | 7:46PM0.74m | 7:51AM-0.16m | 8:36PM0.67m | 8:43AM-0.14m | 9:25PM0.61m | 9:33AM-0.04m | 10:15PM0.57m | 10:23AM0.12m | 11:05PM0.55m | 11:13AM0.32m | 11:56PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 18 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 480 | 392 | 277 | 197 | 256 | 124 | 66 | 167 | 127 | 598 | 565 | 352 | 256 | 330 | 668 | 605 | 437 | 248 | 134 | 4 | 661 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | S 5 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SSE 4 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | E 9 | — | S 18 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 18 | 60 | 84 | 32 | 122 | 12 | 203 | 179 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 148 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 3 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 7 | SW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1503 | — | 222 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 262 | 800 | 1194 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 78 | 1 | 150 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 79 | 6 |
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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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