Surf Forecasts:
Wilsons Inlet surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 11,988 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wilsons Inlet this week:
The surf forecast for Wilsons Inlet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wilsons Inlet in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilsons Inlet over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5022 | 3517 | 1932 | 1225 | 836 | 463 | 1358 | 4755 | 4992 | 6005 | 4506 | 3412 | 2725 | 5537 | 2513 | 3286 | 3619 | 6889 | 5261 | 8674 | 8119 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:11AM0.76m | 11:25PM0.38m | 10:36AM0.73m | 11:30PM0.42m | 11:00AM0.68m | 11:40PM0.48m | 11:21AM0.60m | 11:55PM0.54m | 11:37AM0.51m | 00:15AM0.59m | 11:39AM0.41m | 00:41AM0.63m | 10:36AM0.33m | 1:13AM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.10m | 3:45AM0.26m | 5:47PM0.13m | 4:27AM0.24m | 5:51PM0.17m | 5:10AM0.24m | 5:51PM0.20m | 5:58AM0.25m | 5:45PM0.22m | 6:55AM0.28m | 5:22PM0.23m | 8:41AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
5022 | 3517 | 1932 | 1225 | 836 | 463 | 1358 | 4755 | 4992 | 6005 | 4506 | 3412 | 2725 | 12 | 2513 | 3286 | 235 | 4292 | 5261 | 6112 | 8119 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 16 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — |
— | — | 10 | 17 | 37 | 211 | 1255 | — | 79 | 52 | 38 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | 591 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 22 | SE 16 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | 10 | 53 | 305 | — | — | 671 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 8 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WNW 7 |
145 | 200 | 196 | 136 | 140 | 124 | 118 | 126 | 92 | — | 74 | — | 21 | 5537 | 637 | — | 3619 | 6889 | — | 8674 | 302 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 314 | 233 | 233 | 245 | 4 | 233 | 233 | 30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 2371 | 0 |
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Information about the Wilsons Inlet Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wilsons Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wilsons Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wilsons Inlet 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 (Wilsons Inlet) 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 Wilsons Inlet 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.
Wilsons Inlet is 51 km (32 miles) from Albany. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albany. Albany has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











