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Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,814 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 18th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
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15
0.8
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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250
289
1124
2054
1765
1387
1133
851
811
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4585
3729
2263
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9308
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNE
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WNW
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:34AM0.80m
2:11PM0.64m
5:11AM0.72m
6:16AM0.64m
12:02PM0.68m
3:05AM0.47m
12:12PM0.70m
1:11AM0.53m
12:27PM0.69m
1:00AM0.64m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.07m
10:10AM0.54m
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
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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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