Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.5° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 11,073 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 18th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
SW
17
1.7
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
12
3
SW
10
3.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
17
4
SW
15
4
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2080
1684
848
563
419
465
1433
1208
1261
2168
1756
1384
1543
1835
3247
7249
11073
7891
6912
8119
6682
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
NNE
10
N
10
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
35
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
25
WNW
30
W
30
W
20
WNW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
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off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:38PM0.89m
2:04AM0.64m
2:50PM0.85m
2:58AM0.67m
3:02PM0.81m
3:51AM0.68m
3:10PM0.78m
4:45AM0.67m
3:13PM0.75m
5:51AM0.65m
3:03PM0.72m
2:20PM0.72m
Low Tide
8:57PM0.35m
8:08AM0.17m
9:14PM0.27m
8:43AM0.27m
9:37PM0.19m
9:14AM0.38m
10:02PM0.15m
9:39AM0.48m
10:29PM0.14m
9:53AM0.57m
10:56PM0.15m
11:26PM0.17m
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7:41
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5:29
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
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5:34
 mm
2
12
2
1
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Temp °C
12
14
12
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14
12
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13
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14
12
12
12
10
11
11
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
9
12
9
9
12
8
8
9
9
9
10
8
6
5
2
3
4
7
6
6
8
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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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