Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this stretch at Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) is a real test of patience. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of ordinary to poor conditions before a couple of windows finally open up. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch on the mild side.

First up, the next few days are a write-off. From Monday the 27th of July right through to the 31st, it’s grim. Monday morning has a weak 3 ft SW swell with a moderate cross-onshore breeze – messy and chopped out. The combined energy is only 215 (weak). By Tuesday the 28th, the wind is howling from the NNW at 25 mph, pushing that 2 ft SW swell into a total mess. Wednesday the 29th gets a bit bigger – 10 ft SW swell with a 16-second period (very long period groundswell) – but the wind is a near gale from the SW at 31 mph. That’s a blown-out, dangerous situation for anyone but experts, and even then, it’s not clean. The energy is strong at 3990, but it’s completely wasted. Thursday and Friday stay poor with onshore winds and small, weak swell.

Then we hit Saturday the 1st of August – finally a glimmer. Saturday morning is clean with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze, and a 2 ft SW swell. It’s small, but clean. The real standout is Saturday afternoon: glassy conditions, just a 2 ft SW swell, but with a very long 21-second period. The combined energy is 384 (moderate). For a spot like Squeaky, that long period groundswell will wrap in cleanly, but be aware – at a beach break, that long period can make it break a bit straight. Still, with glassy surface and a score that says “expect good surf conditions,” this is the best on offer for the first week. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have company, but it’s worth it.

Sunday the 2nd of August reverts back to poor form – cross-on winds and a 3 ft SW swell – not worth the paddle. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th stay poor with strong cross-onshore winds. The next true highlight comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. Wednesday morning has a 1 ft SW swell with a 20-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph. That’s a clean, gentle offshore setup. The energy is 252 (moderate). Wednesday afternoon improves further – 2 ft SW swell, 19-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is a solid option for a small-wave session.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August stay clean with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is tiny – 2 ft to 3 ft – so it’s more about the fun of being out there than any real power. The energy is low (209 to 386). Then Saturday the 8th of August morning is glassy with a 2 ft SW swell, but it’s marginal. The real standout for the second week is Monday the 10th of August. Monday morning delivers a 5 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, clean conditions with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph. The combined energy jumps to 1096 (strong). This is the biggest and cleanest swell of the whole window. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for intermediate and above, this is the one to aim for. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so get in early.

The rest of the second week fades back into smaller, onshore conditions. All up, the best session is Monday the 10th of August morning for size and quality, with Saturday the 1st of August afternoon as a close second for glassy, long-period fun.

Rusty.

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