Surf Forecasts:
Werri Point surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Werri Point this week:
The surf forecast for Werri Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Werri Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Werri Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | 61 | 56 | 85 | 63 | 47 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 30 | 29 | 46 | 46 | 76 | 75 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:18AM0.93m | 1:52PM1.25m | 2:30AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:51AM0.84m | 3:59PM1.27m | 4:59AM0.87m | 4:56PM1.31m | 5:51AM0.92m | 5:44PM1.38m | 6:32AM0.98m | 6:26PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:01AM0.48m | 8:51PM0.49m | 7:55AM0.54m | 10:06PM0.47m | 9:02AM0.56m | 11:09PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.55m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.50m | 00:38AM0.30m | 11:55AM0.45m | 1:13AM0.23m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
Temp °C | 15 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
53 | 38 | 20 | 85 | 63 | 47 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 70 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 46 | 46 | 76 | 75 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 10 | S 12 | SW 4 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
2 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 32 | 47 | 39 | 102 | 65 | 40 | 24 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 11 | — | — | S 11 | SW 4 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 6 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 11 | E 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
4 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | WSW 2 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | NE 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 6 |
79 | 61 | 56 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 20 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 109 | 383 | 280 | 109 | 4 | 85 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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Information about the Werri Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Werri Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Werri Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Werri Point 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 (Werri Point) 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 Werri Point 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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