
Surf Forecasts:
Wonthaggi surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period with SW swell.
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 (Aug 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wonthaggi in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wonthaggi over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
785 | 1193 | 1179 | 3777 | 1449 | 4388 | 4213 | 3871 | 3212 | 3559 | 3260 | 2590 | 2233 | 1936 | 1466 | 1187 | 1002 | 822 | 777 | 777 | 993 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:52PM2.01m | 10:43AM2.09m | 10:12PM1.99m | 11:48AM2.15m | 11:32PM2.02m | 12:44PM2.23m | 00:44AM2.10m | 1:33PM2.30m | 1:47AM2.18m | 2:16PM2.35m | 2:41AM2.25m | 2:56PM2.36m | 3:30AM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM1.06m | 3:45AM0.22m | 4:34PM1.01m | 4:57AM0.24m | 5:47PM0.87m | 6:05AM0.26m | 6:50PM0.69m | 7:05AM0.29m | 7:44PM0.50m | 7:58AM0.33m | 8:32PM0.33m | 8:46AM0.39m | 9:16PM0.22m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
785 | 1193 | 1179 | 966 | 1449 | — | 4213 | 3871 | 3212 | 3559 | 3260 | 2590 | 2233 | 1936 | 1466 | 1187 | 1002 | 822 | 777 | 777 | 993 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | WSW 7 | SE 11 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 643 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 16 | WSW 7 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
241 | 20 | 98 | 3777 | 428 | 4388 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 94 | 102 | 107 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 30 | 16 | 43 | 107 | 16 | 34 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 7 |
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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.











