
Surf Forecasts:
Werri Point surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Werri Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 19 | NE 3 | SSE 17 | NE 4 | NE 12 | S 9 | NE 6 | SSE 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 2 | 71 | 2 | 96 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 248 | 81 | 38 | 47 | 80 | 248 | 240 | 108 | 200 | 292 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:24AM0.85m | 3:16PM1.23m | 4:30AM0.90m | 4:17PM1.27m | 5:19AM0.97m | 5:07PM1.33m | 5:58AM1.06m | 5:50PM1.38m | 6:33AM1.15m | 6:30PM1.42m | 7:07AM1.25m | 7:09PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24PM0.46m | 8:27AM0.61m | 10:27PM0.42m | 9:41AM0.58m | 11:15PM0.36m | 10:41AM0.52m | 11:53PM0.29m | 11:31AM0.45m | 00:27AM0.23m | 12:16PM0.37m | 00:59AM0.17m | 12:59PM0.29m | 1:31AM0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 7 | S 10 | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 7 |
41 | 28 | 121 | 24 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 130 | 541 | 386 | 248 | 182 | 175 | 39 | 47 | 70 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 19 | S 18 | SSE 17 | E 12 | NE 12 | — | S 19 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 19 | S 10 | S 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 16 | S 15 |
25 | 6 | 71 | 160 | 96 | 3 | 5 | — | 7 | 55 | 131 | 81 | 7 | 128 | 98 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 14 | S 11 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | NE 6 | E 11 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | S 18 | — | — |
5 | 2 | 16 | 38 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 127 | 37 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | S 12 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
— | 16 | — | 2 | 6 | 216 | 670 | 766 | — | — | — | 28 | 38 | 47 | 80 | 248 | 240 | 108 | 200 | 292 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 54 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 82 | 616 | 94 | 9 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 4 | 6 | 84 | 200 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
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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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