
Surf Forecasts:
St George River surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 7,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St George River this week:
The surf forecast for St George River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at St George River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St George River over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
804 | 1147 | 1130 | 591 | 719 | 539 | 614 | 1776 | 1597 | 2191 | 1829 | 1526 | 1016 | 626 | 412 | 1391 | 7203 | 4298 | 4204 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:53AM1.83m | 3:50PM1.86m | 4:35AM1.87m | 4:18PM1.82m | 5:19AM1.88m | 4:50PM1.78m | 6:08AM1.85m | 5:25PM1.73m | 7:03AM1.80m | 6:08PM1.67m | 8:08AM1.75m | 7:03PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:51AM0.50m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:29AM0.60m | 10:45PM0.16m | 11:09AM0.71m | 11:24PM0.13m | 11:53AM0.83m | 00:08AM0.13m | 12:43PM0.94m | 1:02AM0.16m | 1:47PM1.02m | 2:05AM0.22m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 |
804 | 1147 | 1130 | 591 | 719 | 539 | 558 | 1776 | 1597 | 2191 | 1829 | 1526 | 1016 | 626 | 412 | 795 | 5463 | 1338 | 4204 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 18 | — | ESE 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 21 | S 19 | SW 17 | S 16 |
137 | 365 | 287 | 300 | 5 | 5 | 614 | 81 | 53 | 6 | — | 25 | — | 49 | 238 | 1391 | 29 | 3052 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 16 | SW 7 | S 16 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | — |
208 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 102 | 5 | 306 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 11 | NNW 4 |
— | 284 | 251 | — | 22 | 29 | 176 | — | — | — | 16 | 11 | 21 | 107 | 157 | 550 | 7203 | 4298 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 189 | 5 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the St George River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St George River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St George River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St George River 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 (St George River) 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 St George River 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.
St George River is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











