Surf Forecasts:
Warnambool Surf Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (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 Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warnambool Surf Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2135 | 1432 | 3212 | 2562 | 1147 | 1634 | 894 | 631 | 623 | 507 | 528 | 572 | 1532 | 1736 | 2843 | 4529 | 5387 | 7477 | 7954 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:15AM0.77m | 2:09PM0.81m | 2:53AM0.80m | 2:19PM0.79m | 3:29AM0.79m | 2:26PM0.77m | 4:06AM0.76m | 2:29PM0.75m | 4:46AM0.71m | 2:22PM0.74m | 5:45AM0.64m | 1:57PM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM0.24m | 8:30PM0.13m | 8:36AM0.32m | 8:51PM0.08m | 9:00AM0.40m | 9:12PM0.06m | 9:18AM0.48m | 9:33PM0.07m | 9:23AM0.55m | 9:53PM0.11m | 8:47AM0.61m | 10:11PM0.16m | |||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
2135 | 990 | 3212 | 2562 | 1147 | 1634 | 894 | 631 | 623 | 507 | 388 | 459 | 1532 | 909 | 2843 | 4529 | 5387 | 7477 | 7954 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 17 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | — | SSW 20 | — | — |
— | 1432 | 82 | 57 | 781 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 229 | 528 | 572 | 834 | 1736 | 1453 | — | 495 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | ESE 6 | E 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 112 | — | 31 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 487 | 326 | — | 1228 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ENE 6 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 17 | 29 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 290 | 579 | 694 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 112 | 21 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 73 | 73 | 21 |
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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.











