
Surf Forecasts:
Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | E 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 5 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 19 | E 9 |
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31 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 100 | 264 | 145 | 32 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 14 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:06PM1.07m | 6:53AM0.91m | 5:28PM1.17m | 7:32AM0.95m | 5:59PM1.27m | 8:09AM0.97m | 6:36PM1.36m | 8:45AM0.97m | 7:15PM1.41m | 9:19AM0.95m | 7:55PM1.43m | 9:51AM0.92m | 8:36PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM0.54m | 11:11PM0.21m | 10:52AM0.57m | 00:03AM0.08m | 11:41AM0.58m | 00:55AM-0.02m | 12:30PM0.58m | 1:48AM-0.10m | 1:22PM0.58m | 2:41AM-0.13m | 2:16PM0.58m | 3:34AM-0.11m | 3:17PM0.58m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 10 |
31 | 38 | 18 | 59 | 47 | 40 | 51 | 49 | 42 | 11 | 56 | 165 | 145 | 32 | 102 | 19 | 39 | 34 | 67 | 119 | 267 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 19 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 5 | E 11 | SSW 20 | SW 8 | SSW 17 |
12 | 5 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 18 | 53 | 210 | — | 85 | 73 | 4 | 23 | 77 | 35 | 172 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 12 | — | E 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 4 | E 8 | E 14 | ESE 8 | E 15 | S 18 | SSW 21 | — | — | E 10 | E 11 | SW 7 | — | ESE 11 | SSW 12 | E 9 |
5 | 3 | — | 5 | 37 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 44 | — | — | 8 | 10 | 7 | — | 25 | 28 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | WSW 19 | SW 10 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | N 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 |
22 | 18 | 56 | 21 | 19 | — | 3 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 100 | 264 | 701 | 1172 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 14 | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 70 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 218 | 218 | 116 | 116 | 173 | 260 | 307 | 232 |
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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.











