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Wonthaggi surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 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
18.0° 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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 14th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
2.5
SE
3
SE
2.1
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
2.1
SE
2.2
SE
0.6
SW
1.9
SE
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.5
SE
1.9
SE
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)14141313787777713715147612121222
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)513492335282667978457382325385440128332171160216252755758233
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
50
SSE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
20
E
30
ESE
20
E
10
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:08PM
1.86
8:23AM
1.89
10:06PM
1.84
9:10AM
1.80
11:11PM
1.84
10:07AM
1.74
12:16AM
1.89
11:13AM
1.71
1:13AM
1.96
12:20PM
1.72
2:01AM
2.06
1:22PM
1.76
2:43AM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:27PM
0.45
2:42AM
1.09
3:14PM
0.49
3:40AM
1.18
4:07PM
0.52
4:49AM
1.22
5:05PM
0.52
6:02AM
1.21
6:05PM
0.50
7:09AM
1.15
7:01PM
0.46
8:03AM
1.05
7:51PM
0.41
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:42--8:42--8:40-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---135---------------
Temp. °C192220171718181717181918212320222521232522
Feels °C (?)16171615915121211121312151714192016222217
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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 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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