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Warnambool Surf Beach surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
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Warnambool Surf Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warnambool Surf Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | |
374 | 281 | 436 | 2745 | 2299 | 1909 | 1321 | 961 | 1235 | 4228 | 2834 | 2110 | 2012 | 1337 | 1220 | 1112 | 752 | 479 | 758 | 895 | 1165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:31PM0.56m | 11:54AM0.70m | 10:46PM0.49m | 12:09PM0.83m | 10:41PM0.44m | 12:32PM0.94m | 10:23PM0.42m | 1:00PM1.02m | 10:04PM0.44m | 1:31PM1.05m | 10:11PM0.50m | 2:03PM1.05m | 10:49PM0.56m | 2:35PM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:50AM0.34m | 6:37PM0.42m | 4:37AM0.28m | 7:28PM0.40m | 4:39AM0.19m | 8:15PM0.40m | 4:55AM0.09m | 8:55PM0.44m | 5:22AM-0.01m | 9:12PM0.50m | 5:55AM-0.07m | 9:07PM0.55m | 6:32AM-0.10m | ||||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
374 | 281 | 144 | 2745 | 2299 | 1909 | 1321 | 961 | 1235 | 4228 | 2834 | 2110 | 2012 | 1337 | 1220 | 1112 | 752 | 479 | 375 | 553 | 582 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
9 | 94 | 201 | — | — | — | — | — | 361 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 90 | 77 | 148 | 207 | 758 | 895 | 1165 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SW 24 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 26 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | — | — | — |
6 | 22 | 436 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 54 | 302 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | E 6 | ESE 5 | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 5 |
1 | 6 | 9 | — | 17 | — | 5 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 550 | 392 | 392 | 231 |
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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.












