Wonthaggi surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
16.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wonthaggi this week:

The surf forecast for Wonthaggi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wonthaggi in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 27th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 27th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 25th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wonthaggi over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.7
SSW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
2.2
WSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
Period(s) (?)141381212712121514141315141212116899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2066250463240940328216920342124516284398508320211151340154521502518
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
E
10
E
25
SE
15
E
10
ENE
20
ESE
20
ENE
5
N
15
NE
25
WSW
40
W
35
WSW
60
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoncross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:02PM
1.89
4:49AM
2.30
4:45PM
1.92
5:20AM
2.30
5:30PM
1.96
5:53AM
2.27
6:19PM
2.00
6:28AM
2.23
7:12PM
2.03
7:07AM
2.19
8:12PM
2.07
7:51AM
2.13
9:17PM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
0.76
10:12PM
0.36
11:02AM
0.68
10:51PM
0.41
11:38AM
0.59
11:31PM
0.49
12:15PM
0.48
12:15AM
0.59
12:56PM
0.38
1:03AM
0.72
1:41PM
0.28
1:58AM
0.85
2:34PM
0.20
3:01AM
0.97
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-8:43--8:43--8:44--8:44--8:44--8:45--8:45-
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------------12419
Temp. °C121313131313151515192218222623222816131313
Feels °C (?)5767710131212161813192418202612544
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The above surf forecast table for Wonthaggi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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