
Surf Forecasts:
Wonthaggi surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 4,255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 (Oct 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wonthaggi over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
444 | 953 | 902 | 833 | 787 | 852 | 1251 | 1552 | 1431 | 1532 | 1523 | 1018 | 994 | 3468 | 2953 | 2894 | 2204 | 1486 | 1124 | 614 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:11AM2.46m | 3:55PM2.28m | 4:56AM2.39m | 4:39PM2.24m | 5:44AM2.28m | 5:28PM2.15m | 6:36AM2.16m | 6:25PM2.04m | 7:33AM2.05m | 7:34PM1.93m | 8:37AM1.96m | 8:57PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:37PM-0.05m | 10:08AM0.62m | 10:22PM-0.03m | 10:52AM0.68m | 11:08PM0.07m | 11:39AM0.75m | 11:59PM0.21m | 12:33PM0.81m | 00:57AM0.39m | 1:37PM0.84m | 2:03AM0.56m | 2:50PM0.82m | 3:18AM0.69m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
444 | 953 | 902 | 833 | 787 | 852 | 1251 | 1552 | 1431 | 1532 | 1523 | 1018 | — | 3468 | 2953 | 2894 | 2204 | 1486 | 1124 | 614 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | ESE 3 |
255 | — | — | — | 47 | 24 | 4 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 23 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | — | — | SSE 4 | E 3 | — | ESE 5 | NE 2 |
7 | 240 | 248 | 244 | 100 | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | 100 | 994 | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | 10 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 263 | 263 | 423 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 133 | 553 | 34 | 15 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 33 | 15 |
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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.










