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Wilsons Inlet surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
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Wilsons Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wilsons Inlet sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wilsons Inlet in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 1st May) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilsons Inlet over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | |
2148 | 1974 | 2091 | 2413 | 1917 | 5644 | 6952 | 6428 | 4467 | 2962 | 1824 | 1480 | 1496 | 1669 | 1114 | 949 | 949 | 928 | 585 | 475 | 915 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:44AM0.61m | 10:12PM0.40m | 9:49AM0.68m | 10:39PM0.35m | 10:01AM0.73m | 11:02PM0.30m | 10:16AM0.77m | 11:14PM0.26m | 10:35AM0.78m | 11:03PM0.22m | 10:55AM0.79m | 10:14PM0.21m | 11:18AM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM0.22m | 2:52AM0.29m | 5:20PM0.18m | 2:34AM0.28m | 5:53PM0.16m | 2:20AM0.26m | 6:28PM0.16m | 2:10AM0.23m | 7:09PM0.18m | 2:05AM0.20m | 8:06PM0.20m | 2:22AM0.16m | |||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
2148 | 1974 | 2091 | 2413 | 1917 | — | — | 2176 | 4467 | 2962 | 1824 | 32 | 1496 | 1669 | 1114 | 949 | 949 | 928 | 585 | 475 | 831 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | E 7 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
55 | 280 | 125 | 4 | 87 | — | — | — | — | 1430 | 94 | 10 | 52 | 91 | 110 | 57 | 48 | 44 | 208 | 455 | 915 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 11 | W 23 | SSW 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | — | 18 | 10 | 286 | 38 | 37 | 154 | 259 | 266 | 169 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSE 8 | — | SSW 12 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 20 | 698 | 5644 | 6952 | 6428 | 1916 | 187 | — | 1480 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 217 | 233 | 0 | 247 | 1677 | 1768 | 1768 | 247 | 237 | 247 | 237 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 247 | 146 | 233 | 314 | 96 |
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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.











