
Surf Forecasts:
Warnambool Surf Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Warnambool Surf Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Warnambool Surf Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Warnambool Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warnambool Surf Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1832 | 1179 | 704 | 553 | 449 | 5753 | 8237 | 8520 | 9011 | 8680 | 6756 | 4042 | 2805 | 2496 | 3002 | 4461 | 3253 | 2310 | 1673 | 2513 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:33AM0.86m | 1:16PM0.75m | 2:02AM0.90m | 1:26PM0.74m | 2:31AM0.91m | 1:36PM0.73m | 2:59AM0.88m | 1:45PM0.72m | 3:28AM0.83m | 1:49PM0.72m | 3:59AM0.76m | 1:43PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.17m | 7:37AM0.25m | 7:26PM0.09m | 8:02AM0.30m | 7:45PM0.03m | 8:25AM0.36m | 8:05PM0.01m | 8:44AM0.42m | 8:25PM0.02m | 8:58AM0.48m | 8:45PM0.05m | 9:03AM0.54m | 9:02PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
1832 | 1179 | 704 | 553 | 216 | — | — | 8520 | 9011 | 8680 | 6756 | 4042 | 2805 | 2496 | 3002 | 4461 | 3253 | 2310 | 1673 | 2513 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 57 | 97 | 118 | 246 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 393 | 1569 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 18 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 12 |
12 | 18 | 27 | 64 | 449 | 5753 | 8237 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 63 | 37 | 3537 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 21 | 112 | 112 | 563 | 620 | 372 | 613 | 350 | 73 | 21 | 73 | 0 | 77 | 21 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 124 |
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Information about the Warnambool Surf Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Warnambool Surf Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Warnambool Surf Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Warnambool Surf Beach 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 (Warnambool Surf Beach) 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 Warnambool Surf Beach 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.










