Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the 16-day forecast for Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory). I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a rough stretch for this spot. The swell’s got some size at times, but the wind is cruel, the surf quality is mostly poor, and there’s a long, bleak gap to start. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. Sunday morning (6th September) kicks off with a 5ft SW swell but onshore wind at 9 mph makes it ugly. That afternoon and the next few days are just as grim – wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, up to 16 mph, and the swell is short-period junk. It’s a real bummer. You’d be better off finding something else to do until the 12th.

There’s a glimmer on Saturday, 12th September. The morning’s still marginal with a 4ft SW swell and light wind, but the afternoon is the best we’ll see. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore breeze, the swell holds at 3ft from the SW, and the period is a solid 15 seconds – that’s real groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (460). It’s not a barnstormer, but it’s clean, and that’s a rare treat. Expect some handy waves, but it’s not a standout for the ages.

Then it’s back to the doldrums. Sunday the 13th through Wednesday the 16th is a mix of onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell gets big on the 14th and 15th – 8ft – but with a gale-force wind, it’s a washing machine, not a surf. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle.

Now here’s the real standout: Thursday, 17th September. The morning brings a 8ft SW swell, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph – that’s magic. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s short enough to hold shape, and the combined energy is strong (1121). The afternoon stays clean with a 7ft swell and light offshore wind. This is a proper session for experienced surfers – that 8ft is too big for beginners – but for the crew who can handle it, the waves should be lined up and clean. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but this is the one.

After that, it falls apart again. The 18th and 19th are blown out by near-gale winds, and the rest of the window is small and choppy. The gap from the 7th to the 11th is a full five days of nothing, and then from the 13th to the 16th is another four days of junk. The two standouts are the afternoon of the 12th and the morning of the 17th. If you’re keen, aim for the 17th – it’s the best of a bad lot.

Rusty out.

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