Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.4° C
0.4° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 12,924 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 14s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
15
5
SW
14
4.5
SW
13
4
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13
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
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11
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11
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2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12312
10124
6399
4668
3330
2483
1510
1322
1371
1242
1671
2138
4182
6155
12376
9773
6564
3160
2121
1550
1486
Wind (km/h)
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W
35
W
30
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30
WSW
25
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20
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20
WNW
20
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20
NNW
25
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NNW
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WNW
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15
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15
SW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
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High Tide
2:20PM0.72m
1:03PM0.76m
12:45PM0.82m
12:55PM0.88m
1:12PM0.92m
1:30PM0.95m
00:00AM0.43m
1:48PM0.97m
00:41AM0.49m
Low Tide
11:26PM0.17m
00:07AM0.21m
1:58AM0.23m
4:17AM0.21m
5:21AM0.17m
9:02PM0.39m
6:05AM0.13m
8:47PM0.38m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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