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Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.6°C
1.0° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,160 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s 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 (Oct 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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SW
15
2.1
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16
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15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
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13
1.8
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1.6
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12
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2.2
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16
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2054
1741
1500
1116
1003
724
846
2790
4357
5377
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2457
2242
4930
6160
4553
3536
2859
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NNE
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NW
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SW
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SSW
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SSE
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N
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WSW
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NNE
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NNW
25
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:11AM0.72m
6:16AM0.64m
12:02PM0.68m
3:05AM0.47m
12:12PM0.70m
1:11AM0.53m
12:27PM0.69m
1:00AM0.64m
12:41PM0.66m
1:10AM0.76m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.12m
10:16AM0.59m
9:35PM0.19m
9:06AM0.63m
9:22PM0.27m
8:25PM0.33m
7:26PM0.34m
6:07AM0.41m
6:57PM0.33m
6:50AM0.35m
6:45PM0.29m
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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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