Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.0°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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warnambool Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SSW
16
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SSW
15
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
3
SW
12
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
4
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11980
9163
5940
5343
7330
7262
4874
4032
2959
2298
1832
1077
637
444
2601
8082
8284
6588
6904
6872
4849
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
E
0
ESE
15
SSE
10
NE
10
N
5
E
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
WNW
30
W
35
W
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
SSE
5
SE
10
S
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:54PM0.86m
00:05AM0.53m
12:56PM0.82m
00:33AM0.67m
1:01PM0.79m
1:03AM0.78m
1:07PM0.77m
1:33AM0.86m
1:16PM0.75m
2:02AM0.90m
1:26PM0.74m
2:31AM0.91m
1:36PM0.73m
2:59AM0.88m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.40m
6:00AM0.21m
7:09PM0.34m
6:37AM0.20m
7:04PM0.26m
7:08AM0.22m
7:12PM0.17m
7:37AM0.25m
7:26PM0.09m
8:02AM0.30m
7:45PM0.03m
8:25AM0.36m
8:05PM0.01m
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6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
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6:20
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Temp °C
11
10
10
13
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12
17
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20
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Feels °C
7
6
8
10
9
8
16
17
13
16
17
14
8
8
5
6
5
7
8
7
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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