Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.40° S 142.48° E

Warnambool Surf Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 20,061 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with WSW 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 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warnambool Surf Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 10th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.2
SW
14
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
11
2.4
SW
10
2
SW
14
1.8
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14
1.5
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13
1.1
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16
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4.5
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4.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1902
4043
3464
2274
1254
1602
1233
688
636
2007
1237
3185
2614
3515
3624
2963
2010
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5994
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
W
35
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30
SW
20
WSW
15
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15
W
15
NNW
25
NW
20
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WNW
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NNW
10
WNW
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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High Tide
3:01AM0.69m
2:54PM0.79m
3:38AM0.71m
2:51PM0.74m
4:19AM0.71m
2:36PM0.71m
5:13AM0.70m
2:06PM0.73m
1:30PM0.79m
1:10PM0.87m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.24m
8:44AM0.28m
9:21PM0.20m
9:10AM0.38m
9:31PM0.15m
9:28AM0.49m
9:44PM0.11m
9:26AM0.60m
10:01PM0.08m
10:25PM0.07m
11:00PM0.09m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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