Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.6° 

Warnambool Surf Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Warnambool Surf Beach surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warnambool Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 24th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 27th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warnambool Surf Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
19
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1904
1537
1210
786
634
694
1004
1102
1445
4489
4189
4181
2883
2110
1551
1173
2359
2069
1409
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
N
20
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
30
S
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
NE
30
NNE
20
NNE
30
N
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:26AM0.44m
12:20PM0.83m
00:14AM0.53m
12:31PM0.82m
00:25AM0.63m
12:42PM0.79m
00:43AM0.74m
12:50PM0.75m
1:05AM0.83m
12:56PM0.70m
1:29AM0.91m
12:59PM0.66m
1:56AM0.96m
Low Tide
5:04AM0.32m
7:14PM0.33m
5:43AM0.27m
6:58PM0.31m
6:16AM0.23m
6:51PM0.28m
6:47AM0.23m
6:49PM0.22m
7:17AM0.24m
6:54PM0.15m
7:44AM0.29m
7:03PM0.08m
cloud
cloud
light rain
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rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:28
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:31
 mm
1
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
15
21
20
19
16
14
12
12
10
11
11
10
9
11
11
10
17
18
19
Feels °C
12
19
17
18
14
13
11
8
3
4
3
3
4
7
6
6
12
13
14
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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.

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