Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.2° 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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,738 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)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 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
17
2.4
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
1.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
20
4
SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
4.5
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1602
1150
671
644
991
2150
3729
2754
3759
2839
2517
2480
1370
920
3872
9085
7372
4350
3052
3558
10865
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
20
NNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
N
5
WNW
20
N
25
NNE
35
N
40
NNE
35
N
30
NNW
35
WSW
25
W
15
NW
35
NNW
35
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
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off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:51PM0.74m
4:19AM0.71m
2:36PM0.71m
5:13AM0.70m
2:06PM0.73m
1:30PM0.79m
1:10PM0.87m
1:10PM0.93m
1:19PM0.97m
Low Tide
9:31PM0.15m
9:28AM0.49m
9:44PM0.11m
9:26AM0.60m
10:01PM0.08m
10:25PM0.07m
11:00PM0.09m
00:07AM0.15m
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5:44
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5:45
5:46
5:47
5:49
 mm
1
5
6
5
2
5
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Temp °C
12
12
11
10
12
12
14
15
13
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14
11
11
13
11
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13
13
11
Feels °C
8
9
9
4
8
9
11
13
9
8
7
4
4
8
2
6
9
5
5
5
5
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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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