Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.8° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,177 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 27th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
19
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6034
3060
2415
1904
1537
1210
786
634
767
865
1190
1323
4959
5220
4605
3066
2226
1648
1039
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
5
ENE
10
SE
15
NNE
10
N
0
NNE
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
SW
5
S
10
SW
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
15
E
25
SE
20
ENE
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:20AM0.39m
12:13PM0.81m
00:26AM0.44m
12:20PM0.83m
00:14AM0.53m
12:31PM0.82m
00:25AM0.63m
12:42PM0.79m
00:43AM0.74m
12:50PM0.75m
1:05AM0.83m
12:56PM0.70m
1:29AM0.91m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.39m
7:49PM0.33m
5:04AM0.32m
7:14PM0.33m
5:43AM0.27m
6:58PM0.31m
6:16AM0.23m
6:51PM0.28m
6:47AM0.23m
6:49PM0.22m
7:17AM0.24m
6:54PM0.15m
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6:25
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
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7
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8
12
7
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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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