Summerland Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.52° S 145.15° E

Summerland Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Summerland Bay sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.6° 

Summerland Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Summerland Bay surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,391 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Summerland Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Summerland Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Summerland Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Summerland Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
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0
1
2
1
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2
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0
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0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
18
2.5
S
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
833
565
503
444
335
228
181
144
176
293
444
609
3470
1566
893
648
404
376
212
502
465
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
20
SE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
SSE
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
SSW
5
W
25
SSW
25
WSW
35
S
35
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
40
SE
25
E
15
NE
20
SE
30
NNE
Wind State
glassy
on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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on
on
on
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cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:39PM1.77m
9:10AM1.86m
8:56PM1.73m
10:14AM1.87m
10:19PM1.78m
11:09AM1.93m
11:30PM1.91m
11:56AM2.00m
00:28AM2.08m
12:39PM2.09m
1:18AM2.25m
1:18PM2.17m
2:03AM2.40m
Low Tide
2:00PM1.12m
2:19AM0.73m
3:13PM1.11m
3:29AM0.78m
4:25PM1.02m
4:40AM0.78m
5:23PM0.86m
5:42AM0.75m
6:12PM0.66m
6:36AM0.70m
6:54PM0.45m
7:23AM0.65m
7:35PM0.26m
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6:15
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6:21
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Temp °C
11
13
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15
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10
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16
18
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Feels °C
8
9
13
18
21
20
16
12
12
5
5
3
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5
5
6
4
6
14
14
13
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Information about the Summerland Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Summerland Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Summerland Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Summerland Bay 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 (Summerland Bay) 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 Summerland Bay 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.

Summerland Bay is 35 km (22 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Phillip Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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