13th Beach-The Beacon surf break

13th Beach-The Beacon surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

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13th Beach-The Beacon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 13th Beach-The Beacon sea temperature is
14.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 13th Beach-The Beacon this week:

The surf forecast for 13th Beach-The Beacon over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 13th Beach-The Beacon in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 13th Beach-The Beacon over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
ESE
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)12101011121111108996141313121312121313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)524428355354464247200145584572227122149171190181205184175173163
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
5
SW
5
SE
20
SSE
15
E
15
N
20
SW
15
SSW
30
S
30
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
10
E
15
NNE
10
NE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
10
SE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offonononcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:01AM
1.96
2:43PM
1.62
3:34AM
1.97
3:14PM
1.62
4:06AM
1.94
3:43PM
1.60
4:39AM
1.90
4:12PM
1.57
5:11AM
1.83
4:40PM
1.52
5:45AM
1.76
5:12PM
1.47
6:22AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:23PM
0.25
9:09AM
0.63
8:55PM
0.22
9:41AM
0.63
9:27PM
0.23
10:12AM
0.67
9:58PM
0.26
10:43AM
0.72
10:29PM
0.30
11:15AM
0.77
11:00PM
0.37
11:48AM
0.83
11:34PM
0.44
12:28PM
0.86
Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16
Sunset7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--
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mod rain
thunderstorm
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light rain
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clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131312141314181411111012131216201514141315
Feels °C (?)10101010101215103355671216111110912
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  1. weather stationWind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at 13th Beach-The Beacon (light winds from the SSE at GeelongRacecourse 16 km from 13th Beach-The Beacon). 1.2m 11s groundswell from the SW to make surfable waves.

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11 km/h
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0.0
14.6
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the 13th Beach-The Beacon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 13th Beach-The Beacon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at 13th Beach-The Beacon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 13th Beach-The Beacon 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 (13th Beach-The Beacon) 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 13th Beach-The Beacon 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.

13th Beach-The Beacon is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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