
Surf Forecasts:
Wilsons Inlet surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilsons Inlet over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
16052 | 7353 | 3750 | 4337 | 5115 | 4186 | 4218 | 3287 | 2154 | 2180 | 1766 | 1127 | 1042 | 3129 | 3319 | 7483 | 4905 | 12700 | 11289 | 4578 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:31AM0.78m | 10:00AM0.80m | 10:28AM0.81m | 00:44AM0.28m | 10:52AM0.79m | 00:32AM0.30m | 11:15AM0.76m | 00:35AM0.34m | 11:35AM0.71m | 00:48AM0.39m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.06m | 6:15PM0.06m | 6:29PM0.07m | 6:41PM0.09m | 2:45AM0.27m | 6:50PM0.11m | 3:40AM0.26m | 6:57PM0.13m | 4:27AM0.27m | 7:03PM0.16m | ||||||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1977 | 555 | 3750 | 4337 | 5115 | 4186 | 4218 | 3287 | 2154 | 2180 | 1766 | 1127 | 1042 | 3129 | 3319 | 7483 | 4905 | — | 4797 | 4578 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SE 16 | SSE 10 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | ESE 14 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | ESE 15 | S 13 |
— | — | 1091 | 752 | 22 | 117 | 388 | 1089 | 874 | 10 | 137 | 312 | 657 | 20 | 536 | — | — | — | 22 | 2943 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 23 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SE 16 | SSW 22 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 |
— | — | — | 882 | 21 | — | — | — | 572 | 10 | 49 | 70 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 7 | SW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — |
16052 | 7353 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 27 | 74 | 402 | 1925 | 12700 | 11289 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 866 | 237 | 237 | 237 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 716 | 429 | 866 | 742 | 247 | 146 |
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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.










