Wonthaggi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Wonthaggi in feet and knots. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, and you’re gonna need some patience.

Right now, Wonthaggi (Victoria) is a bit of a mess. The water temp is 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there. For the next several days, we’ve got strong winds and messy conditions. Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th are write-offs. The wind is howling and the surf is just poor, even though there’s some size on Wednesday with a big 16ft swell from the WSW. That’s a lot of water moving, with combined swell energy hitting 11288, but with 28 mph onshore winds and rain, it’s just a washing machine. Not for paddling. If you’re into kite surfing, that Wednesday setup might be more interesting than paddle surfing.

Thursday the 30th is still rough, but Friday the 31st sees the wind finally easing off, with light onshore breezes and a small 4ft SW swell. It’s still only marginal, with questionable tides at 527 combined energy. Things start to look up on Saturday the 1st of August. We get a glassy morning and afternoon with a clean, small 3ft SW swell, period around 16 seconds. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be smooth. Combined energy is 710. It’s a good small-wave day for the experienced crew, not a standout but a solid start.

Sunday the 2nd of August is where it gets interesting. Morning glass, offshore N wind at 9 mph, and a 6ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period. Combined energy at 1703. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is right in the sweet spot for Wonthaggi’s SW exposure. It’s a standout morning for those who know the break. Keep an eye on the afternoon as the wind swings cross-shore and messes it up a bit.

The next few days are a mix. Monday the 3rd has a big 10ft WSW swell but with cross-shore winds, it’s on the choppy side and best left to experts. Tuesday and Wednesday, the 4th and 5th, are small and marginal. Thursday the 6th of August brings a clean morning with offshore E wind and a 4ft SW groundswell, 16-second period. Very good conditions, another solid option. Combined energy is 717.

Friday the 7th of August is the real standout of the second week. Morning has clear skies, a light offshore breeze, and a 6ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period. Combined energy is 2475. That’s a big, long-period groundswell hitting the coast. It’s going to have heaps of push and clean lines, especially on the morning. This is one for the experienced surfer, it won’t be for beginners. The afternoon still looks clean, but the wind picks up a bit.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of August round out a good run. Saturday has offshore morning winds and a glassy afternoon with 4ft to 4ft SW swell. Sunday the 9th is the absolute gem: clear skies, zero wind, glassy conditions, and a 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy is 1863. That’s a perfect setup for the reefs and point breaks. It’s an excellent surf session for experienced folks. After that, we get back into some wind and chop from Monday the 10th onwards, with poor conditions kicking in again by Tuesday the 11th.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Sunday the 2nd of August morning for a solid SW groundswell with offshore wind, and then Sunday the 9th of August morning for that glassy, long-period magic. Mark your calendar for those two windows.

Rusty

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