Surf Forecasts:
Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ENE swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) this week:
The surf forecast for Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | SW 5 | SE 8 | S 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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19 | 20 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 155 | 43 | 39 | 79 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:21AM0.89m | 9:17PM1.29m | 10:50AM0.88m | 10:00PM1.15m | 11:21AM0.87m | 2:22PM0.86m | 10:46PM0.99m | 11:58AM0.88m | 3:24PM0.91m | 11:37PM0.82m | 12:49PM0.89m | 4:10PM0.95m | 5:03AM0.85m | 4:48PM0.99m | |||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM-0.05m | 4:22PM0.58m | 5:18AM0.04m | 5:30PM0.56m | 6:11AM0.16m | 1:03PM0.85m | 7:03AM0.29m | 1:14PM0.87m | 7:44PM0.47m | 7:57AM0.41m | 1:28PM0.88m | 8:48PM0.41m | 8:51AM0.51m | 9:50PM0.34m | |||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 6 |
97 | 66 | 144 | 196 | 33 | 138 | 135 | 126 | 128 | 71 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 51 | 80 | 42 | 41 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 11 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SSW 5 | S 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 13 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 13 |
19 | 144 | 24 | 19 | 140 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 8 | S 9 | — | E 10 | S 18 | SW 16 |
— | 20 | — | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — |
59 | 19 | 35 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 22 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 155 | 43 | 39 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 166 | 137 | 116 | 149 | 228 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
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Information about the Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) 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 (Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory)) 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 Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) 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.











