Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 22 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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 15,613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s 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 16s 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 24th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
4
SW
14
4
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
5.5
SW
16
5
SSW
15
4.5
SW
14
4.5
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13
4
SW
13
3.5
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12
3
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12
2.4
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11
2.3
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11
2.4
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11
3
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12
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
666
1799
5771
6997
7714
14891
11915
9059
7441
4785
3482
2373
1371
1197
1422
2004
2780
3833
5568
4957
4955
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
30
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40
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30
W
25
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25
WSW
15
W
20
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20
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20
NNW
25
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15
WNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
SW
5
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Wind State
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cross
cross
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High Tide
3:13PM0.75m
5:51AM0.65m
3:03PM0.72m
2:20PM0.72m
1:03PM0.76m
12:45PM0.82m
12:55PM0.88m
1:12PM0.92m
Low Tide
10:29PM0.14m
9:53AM0.57m
10:56PM0.15m
11:26PM0.17m
00:07AM0.21m
1:58AM0.23m
4:17AM0.21m
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Temp °C
12
13
11
11
11
11
12
12
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12
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Feels °C
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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