Wonthaggi Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.59° S 145.51° E

Wonthaggi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wonthaggi sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.5° 

Wonthaggi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wonthaggi surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,087 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 27th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Sunday
27
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
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13
1.1
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16
1.1
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1
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15
1.2
SW
16
1.3
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16
1.3
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15
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
2
SW
7
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
915
1803
1552
1034
648
637
473
363
611
492
444
728
783
695
529
476
395
537
551
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
ESE
25
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
15
SSE
15
NE
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NW
20
W
10
N
10
N
15
WNW
10
NW
30
SW
30
SW
15
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:29PM1.85m
11:56AM1.94m
00:27AM2.02m
12:38PM2.02m
1:16AM2.19m
1:17PM2.10m
2:01AM2.34m
1:55PM2.18m
2:45AM2.44m
2:34PM2.24m
3:28AM2.48m
3:13PM2.28m
Low Tide
5:42AM0.73m
6:11PM0.65m
6:36AM0.68m
6:53PM0.44m
7:22AM0.63m
7:34PM0.25m
8:05AM0.59m
8:14PM0.09m
8:47AM0.58m
8:55PM-0.01m
9:27AM0.59m
9:37PM-0.05m
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Feels °C
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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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