Wonthaggi surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 02 May 2026 AEST
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Wonthaggi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wonthaggi sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wonthaggi this week:

The surf forecast for Wonthaggi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wonthaggi in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 2nd May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 7th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wonthaggi over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
4
3
4
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
7
1
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
304
323
332
352
491
408
322
461
1390
639
393
834
508
295
1499
1229
3040
1801
1094
1034
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
35
NW
30
W
25
WSW
20
W
15
NW
20
NW
15
N
10
N
20
NNE
15
E
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
NE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:33PM2.10m
00:12AM1.88m
1:16PM2.19m
00:55AM1.92m
1:56PM2.25m
1:36AM1.95m
2:33PM2.28m
2:14AM1.97m
3:10PM2.28m
2:51AM1.97m
3:46PM2.26m
3:27AM1.95m
4:21PM2.22m
Low Tide
6:36PM0.89m
6:35AM0.38m
7:20PM0.84m
7:16AM0.31m
8:00PM0.80m
7:55AM0.27m
8:37PM0.78m
8:33AM0.26m
9:14PM0.77m
9:09AM0.29m
9:50PM0.78m
9:44AM0.33m
10:26PM0.81m
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
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5:29
5:28
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
4
8
3
3
1
5
15
2
3
Temp °C
23
23
21
21
16
14
18
18
16
15
15
14
16
17
14
17
16
14
11
10
9
19
19
17
18
15
11
12
12
10
10
10
10
10
12
10
13
12
13
5
3
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
1.4
WSW
9
1.4
SW
14
1.2
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
2.2
SE
8
Energy kJ
400
304
323
332
352
491
408
322
461
4
4
318
834
508
295
194
1229
3040
1801
1094
573
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
W
24
1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
SW
20
1
WSW
8
0.1
SE
10
0.9
SW
17
0.1
SE
10
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
4
2
2
8
9
9
9
9
9
11
393
44
98
137
4
405
4
799
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
W
24
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SW
19
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
4
11
4
4
5
96
4
4
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
4
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
NW
4
1.5
WNW
6
3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
7
0.5
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
1.2
NNW
5
2.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
7
1.4
SE
5
2.5
SE
7
3
SE
8
Energy kJ
2
6
4
2
7
4
32
29
138
1390
639
5
1
56
1499
229
111
606
1034
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
Distance (km)
7
7
7
7
7
11
51
11
16
107
103
30
11
127
94
11
16
83
93
445
107
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
5
4
4
9
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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Information about the Wonthaggi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Wonthaggi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wonthaggi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wonthaggi 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 (Wonthaggi) 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 Wonthaggi 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.

Wonthaggi is 58 km (36 miles) from Cranbourne. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cranbourne. Cranbourne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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