Surf Forecasts:
Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, WSW swell with 2,094 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) this week:
The surf forecast for Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer down at Squeaky Beach over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag—there’s some promise early on, then a long, ugly stretch of wind and slop, before things clean up again right at the tail end of the forecast.
We kick off on Monday the 17th of August with a solid little pulse. A 3ft south-west groundswell, period a very long 17 seconds, and clean conditions thanks to an offshore breeze. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The combined swell energy is moderate (400), and Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) is fairly exposed to the swell, so it’s handling that long-period groundswell well. That long period means the waves will have shape and power, but with it being a beach break, expect it to wall up a bit—best if you’ve got a bit of experience reading the sets. Crowds are only sometimes, so you might get a few waves to yourself. This is the standout of the early run.
Tuesday the 18th holds in with similar 2ft swell, still a very long 15-second period, and light cross-off winds in the morning. The morning is the pick—clean, fun, and easy. Afternoon gets a bit more ordinary with a gentle offshore but weaker energy.
Then we hit a wall. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Sunday the 30th of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell drops right off, or gets hammered by nasty onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the north-west and west. There’s a day or two with a bit of size—like the 21st and 22nd—with 5ft to 6ft swell and strong energy (1177 to 1796), but those days come with fresh to strong onshore winds, making it lumpy, choppy, and messy. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Even the smaller days are ruined by wind. This is a gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, if you can wait... Monday the 31st of August brings a beautiful reset. The morning is glassy—zero wind—with a 2ft south-west groundswell and a ridiculously long 20-second period. Combined energy is strong at 553, and that long period means long, clean lines. Absolute glass-off conditions. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The afternoon stays clean with a gentle offshore from the east. That 31st of August morning is your moment—mark it.
Then Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the run going with a 2ft to 3ft south-west swell, 16 to 17-second period, and clean offshore or cross-off winds. Good fun, but the Monday is the real gem.
So overall: get out Monday the 17th for a tidy session, then forget about it until Monday the 31st of August, which is the standout. That last day is the one to circle.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 |
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400 | 217 | 211 | 84 | 96 | 58 | 104 | 217 | 619 | 378 | 443 | 313 | 815 | 702 | 1591 | 1034 | 1396 | 826 | 411 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:57AM0.00m | 5:36AM0.00m | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM-0.00m | 4:49PM-0.00m | 6:20PM-0.00m | ||||||||||||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 17 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
400 | 217 | 211 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 104 | 69 | 46 | 378 | 443 | 171 | 815 | 702 | 627 | 1034 | 834 | 265 | 411 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 17 | SW 13 |
2 | 26 | 10 | 84 | 96 | 58 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 89 | 166 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 106 | 163 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | E 10 | SW 13 | E 12 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 7 | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
— | 51 | 2 | 41 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 57 | 8 | — | 95 | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | — | WNW 5 | W 8 | WSW 12 | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 16 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 6 |
15 | 73 | 30 | 41 | 77 | — | 17 | 217 | 619 | — | — | 313 | 43 | 131 | 1591 | — | 1396 | 826 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 79 | 68 | 177 | 185 | 107 | 107 | 68 | 34 | 185 | 196 | 113 | 113 | 68 | 96 |
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Information about the Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) 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 (Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory)) 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).
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