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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 4 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 AEDTForecast 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
18.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 2AM. 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 (Apr 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 4th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Smiths Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 142 | 135 | 162 | 933 | 1167 | 933 | 680 | 411 | 256 | 172 | 108 | 122 | 245 | 163 | 141 | 144 | 371 | 565 | 731 | 431 | 313 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:12AM 2.02 | 1:56PM 2.15 | 1:56AM 2.07 | 2:43PM 2.26 | 2:37AM 2.11 | 3:24PM 2.33 | 3:14AM 2.14 | 4:02PM 2.37 | 3:50AM 2.15 | 4:38PM 2.36 | 4:24AM 2.14 | 5:13PM 2.32 | 4:57AM 2.11 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:08PM 0.77 | 7:31AM 0.53 | 8:01PM 0.74 | 8:15AM 0.41 | 8:47PM 0.71 | 8:54AM 0.31 | 9:27PM 0.69 | 9:32AM 0.25 | 10:04PM 0.69 | 10:08AM 0.23 | 10:39PM 0.71 | 10:43AM 0.25 | 11:13PM 0.75 | 11:17AM 0.30 | |||||||||
Thu 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | ||
| Sunset | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | ||
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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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