
Surf Forecasts:
Wilsons Inlet surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 11,459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wilsons Inlet in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilsons Inlet over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1169 | 3517 | 3524 | 7601 | 3544 | 3185 | 2563 | 901 | 1138 | 1982 | 2560 | 2143 | 2880 | 3115 | 3209 | 3601 | 2550 | 1944 | 2176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:15PM0.60m | 11:34AM0.51m | 3:31AM0.42m | 10:22AM0.47m | 8:35AM0.49m | 6:41AM0.54m | 7:12AM0.60m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.19m | 8:28PM0.26m | 7:15PM0.28m | 4:03AM0.42m | 6:16PM0.24m | 5:50PM0.18m | 5:42PM0.14m | 5:41PM0.11m | |||||||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
1169 | 2007 | 2645 | 5194 | 3544 | 3185 | 2563 | 901 | 1138 | 1982 | 2560 | 2143 | 2880 | 3115 | 3209 | 3601 | 2550 | 1944 | 2176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 13 | — | S 11 | — | SE 19 | SE 18 | SSW 13 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
116 | 111 | — | 60 | — | 14 | 13 | 805 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 8 | — | 758 | 87 | 825 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 19 | — | SE 18 | S 13 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | — | SE 14 | — | WSW 18 |
4 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 12 | 229 | 12 | 28 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | — | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
113 | 3517 | 3524 | 7601 | — | — | — | — | 349 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1484 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.










