The Jetty surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 16 May 2026 AEST
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The Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Jetty sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Jetty this week:

The surf forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Jetty in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Jetty over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
5
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
2
WSW
12
1.9
SW
11
2
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
905
1243
4014
2927
2129
2148
1622
1277
902
1082
894
881
678
737
976
2317
2171
1365
1408
1697
1621
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
10
NW
5
WSW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
SW
10
NW
15
NW
15
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
5
W
10
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:13PM0.97m
10:00PM0.65m
1:24PM1.06m
10:41PM0.68m
1:44PM1.15m
11:18PM0.73m
2:10PM1.21m
11:55PM0.80m
2:38PM1.24m
00:31AM0.87m
3:08PM1.24m
1:07AM0.92m
3:38PM1.22m
1:43AM0.93m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.61m
5:31AM0.18m
7:49PM0.61m
5:58AM0.07m
8:01PM0.62m
6:29AM-0.01m
8:17PM0.64m
7:02AM-0.04m
8:35PM0.66m
7:36AM-0.01m
8:58PM0.68m
8:10AM0.06m
9:25PM0.70m
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
7
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
18
17
14
15
15
14
17
15
13
14
14
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
13
14
12
15
15
14
16
14
12
11
11
9
13
11
12
13
12
13
14
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
2
WSW
12
1.9
SW
11
2
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.9
SW
11
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
905
1243
4014
2927
2129
2148
1622
1277
902
1082
894
881
678
663
891
2317
2171
1365
1408
1697
1621
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.4
WSW
20
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
10
151
10
12
22
72
62
184
252
455
618
737
976
9
9
9
8
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
20
0.1
SW
24
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
11
Energy kJ
151
22
14
15
14
6
6
6
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
3
Energy kJ
5
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1
5
0
1
0
35
0
56
0
1
930
82
13
56
56
53
5
52
0
35
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
9
6
5
7
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
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Information about the The Jetty Surf forecast

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

The Jetty is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Warrnambool. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Warrnambool. Warrnambool has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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