Surf Forecasts:
Wurtulla surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wurtulla this week:
The surf forecast for Wurtulla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wurtulla in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wurtulla over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks at Wurtulla.
First up, the honest truth: the first week-and-a-bit is a write-off. From Monday, July 13th right through to Thursday, July 23rd, it’s a real struggle. The swell is small, short period, and the wind is all over the shop – cross, cross-on, and strong. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate (68 to 1262), but the conditions are just plain poor. The wind is messy, it’s choppy, and nothing is lining up for a clean wave. There’s a couple of mornings with offshore wind, but the swell is too small to get excited about. For a beach break, this kind of stretch is a real bummer, and it’s gonna be a long wait.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday, July 24th. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is a modest 4 ft from the east, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (237), and the wind is light. It’s not a huge swell, but it’s clean and surfable – a good one for the beginners and cruisers. The crowd factor is “often” here, so don’t expect to be alone, but with the wind light, it’s a decent paddle.
Then, Saturday, July 25th is the standout. The morning starts with a glassy, light offshore wind and a 4 ft east swell, and the afternoon is even better – glassy, no wind, with a 4 ft east swell. That’s about as good as it gets around here. The combined wave energy is moderate (283 and 335), and the period is a bit shorter (8-9 seconds), so it’ll be a bit fat on the take-off, but with glassy conditions, it’s gonna be a fun clean wave. That Saturday afternoon session is the pick of the whole forecast.
Sunday, July 26th morning is another clean option, with a 3 ft east swell but a longer period of 12 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (360). A longer period like that for a beach break means it might break a bit straight, but with the wind light, it’s still a good paddle. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a stronger wind.
After that, the swell drops off and the wind picks up again, fading into small, clean but weak surf into the end of the month. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy.
So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a skip. The real action is on the 24th to the 26th of July, with Saturday the 25th being the best on offer. Grab it while you can.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 60 | 48 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 177 | 529 | 472 | 524 | 412 | 628 | 696 | 932 | 1069 | 1020 | 1107 | 1482 | 1980 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:49AM1.23m | 7:31PM2.00m | 7:42AM1.28m | 8:20PM2.03m | 8:32AM1.32m | 9:07PM2.01m | 9:21AM1.36m | 9:52PM1.93m | 10:10AM1.37m | 10:36PM1.80m | 10:59AM1.37m | 11:19PM1.64m | 11:51AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:18AM0.35m | 12:39PM0.13m | 2:10AM0.28m | 1:32PM0.09m | 2:57AM0.24m | 2:24PM0.09m | 3:42AM0.23m | 3:14PM0.13m | 4:25AM0.24m | 4:05PM0.20m | 5:07AM0.27m | 4:56PM0.31m | 5:49AM0.32m | 5:50PM0.44m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — |
 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | E 20 | E 18 | ESE 17 | — |
| kJ | 86 | 60 | 48 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 27 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | S 3 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 177 | 529 | 472 | 524 | 412 | 628 | 696 | 932 | 1069 | 1020 | 1107 | 1482 | 1980 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 90 | 24 | 195 | 545 | 418 | 163 | 158 | 204 | 479 | 299 | 707 | 299 | 299 | 418 | 299 | 163 | 299 | 299 |
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