Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.0°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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,728 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 24th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
4
2
0
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
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4
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
19
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3377
2171
1521
1558
2241
2283
2895
2248
2031
1357
506
905
2169
5728
4107
2832
1862
1449
981
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
N
10
N
10
NE
15
SE
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
S
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:51PM0.82m
12:50PM0.87m
00:11AM0.35m
12:58PM0.90m
00:10AM0.43m
1:09PM0.92m
00:29AM0.51m
1:21PM0.92m
00:52AM0.59m
1:33PM0.90m
1:18AM0.68m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.21m
10:23PM0.27m
9:23PM0.33m
4:49AM0.27m
8:29PM0.35m
5:37AM0.21m
8:04PM0.35m
6:13AM0.17m
7:54PM0.33m
6:45AM0.15m
7:52PM0.29m
part cloud
cloud
light rain
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clear
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:58
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6:00
6:00
6:01
6:02
6:04
6:05
 mm
3
12
7
1
Temp °C
15
15
16
13
12
12
12
12
12
11
14
15
14
16
17
15
16
16
14
Feels °C
12
12
13
11
10
7
7
8
8
9
11
12
11
13
14
12
14
12
12
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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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