Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Warnambool Surf Beach sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,853 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warnambool Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 26th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2005
1915
1335
405
969
2067
5853
4389
3483
2232
1837
1619
2173
2757
4180
3372
2795
4405
2869
1941
3517
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
SW
5
N
10
NNE
15
NNW
25
N
35
NNW
20
W
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
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High Tide
12:58PM0.90m
00:10AM0.43m
1:09PM0.92m
00:29AM0.51m
1:21PM0.92m
00:52AM0.59m
1:33PM0.90m
1:18AM0.68m
1:44PM0.86m
1:45AM0.75m
1:52PM0.81m
2:13AM0.81m
1:57PM0.76m
2:43AM0.84m
Low Tide
8:29PM0.35m
5:37AM0.21m
8:04PM0.35m
6:13AM0.17m
7:54PM0.33m
6:45AM0.15m
7:52PM0.29m
7:15AM0.16m
7:55PM0.24m
7:44AM0.20m
8:01PM0.18m
8:12AM0.26m
8:11PM0.12m
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7:01
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:52
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6:01
6:02
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Temp °C
12
12
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13
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13
12
10
11
11
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11
10
16
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15
Feels °C
8
9
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10
10
8
11
10
8
7
7
8
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9
10
13
16
12
14
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13
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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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