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Wonthaggi Surf Forecast
/ VIC – East Coast (23 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Wonthaggi surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.2° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wonthaggi in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wonthaggi over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | |
436 | 280 | 573 | 372 | 625 | 612 | 500 | 347 | 975 | 558 | 341 | 486 | 1493 | 1016 | 661 | 895 | 628 | 899 | 1047 | 486 | 372 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:25AM2.13m | 1:43PM2.54m | 1:20AM2.21m | 2:33PM2.58m | 2:14AM2.26m | 3:21PM2.56m | 3:07AM2.26m | 4:07PM2.50m | 4:02AM2.21m | 4:53PM2.41m | 4:57AM2.13m | 5:37PM2.30m | 5:56AM2.02m | 6:22PM2.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM-0.11m | 7:44PM0.71m | 7:49AM-0.16m | 8:34PM0.65m | 8:41AM-0.14m | 9:23PM0.59m | 9:31AM-0.05m | 10:13PM0.56m | 10:21AM0.11m | 11:03PM0.54m | 11:11AM0.31m | 11:54PM0.53m | 12:01PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
14 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 4 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 436 | 280 | 52 | 112 | 148 | 214 | 500 | 347 | 975 | 558 | 341 | 486 | 1493 | 1016 | 661 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1047 | 486 | 372 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SW 20 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 60 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 302 | 305 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 43 | 302 | 193 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 18 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 573 | 372 | 625 | 612 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 895 | 628 | 899 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 11 | 117 | 102 | 117 | 93 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 103 | 133 | 428 | 107 | 424 | 93 |
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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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