Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,578 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th 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 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
15
2.4
SW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.6
SW
12
2.5
WSW
12
4
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
5
SW
15
5.5
SSW
16
5
SSW
15
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
13
4
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
11
3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1860
2036
1673
1277
666
2013
6237
7374
8370
11477
13576
9513
7565
5514
4777
3102
1715
1542
2080
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
WNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
35
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
30
W
35
WNW
30
W
25
W
25
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
Wind State
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off
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off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
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High Tide
3:51AM0.68m
3:10PM0.78m
4:45AM0.67m
3:13PM0.75m
5:51AM0.65m
3:03PM0.72m
2:20PM0.72m
1:03PM0.76m
12:45PM0.82m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.38m
10:02PM0.15m
9:39AM0.48m
10:29PM0.14m
9:53AM0.57m
10:56PM0.15m
11:26PM0.17m
00:07AM0.21m
1:58AM0.23m
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Temp °C
12
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11
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Feels °C
8
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6
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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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