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Southside surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
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Southside surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Southside sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wed 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:33AM1.58m | 3:32PM1.91m | 3:06AM1.55m | 4:05PM1.85m | 3:39AM1.51m | 4:39PM1.79m | 4:14AM1.46m | 5:13PM1.72m | 4:55AM1.41m | 5:50PM1.66m | 5:49AM1.39m | 6:32PM1.59m | 7:01AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49AM0.26m | 9:39PM0.71m | 9:22AM0.31m | 10:13PM0.75m | 9:54AM0.38m | 10:48PM0.78m | 10:28AM0.46m | 11:26PM0.80m | 11:07AM0.56m | 00:09AM0.80m | 11:56AM0.66m | 00:59AM0.75m | 1:01PM0.77m | ||||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | |
6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 519 | 294 | 536 | 519 | 7 | 527 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 34 |
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Information about the Southside Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Southside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Southside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Southside 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 (Southside) 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 Southside 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.
Southside is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












