Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.2° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
17
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
11
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
17
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1796
4938
5200
3840
3367
2449
2662
4163
3564
2515
1745
1035
1325
904
671
636
1165
3312
3103
2482
3253
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NW
20
NNE
30
N
35
NNW
30
NNW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
30
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:21PM0.95m
1:52AM0.60m
2:36PM0.91m
2:26AM0.65m
2:47PM0.85m
3:01AM0.69m
2:54PM0.79m
3:38AM0.71m
2:51PM0.74m
4:19AM0.71m
2:36PM0.71m
5:13AM0.70m
2:06PM0.73m
Low Tide
8:52PM0.32m
7:46AM0.15m
9:01PM0.28m
8:16AM0.20m
9:11PM0.24m
8:44AM0.28m
9:21PM0.20m
9:10AM0.38m
9:31PM0.15m
9:28AM0.49m
9:44PM0.11m
9:26AM0.60m
10:01PM0.08m
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5:40
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 mm
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Temp °C
12
14
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Feels °C
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6
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4
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11
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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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