Surf Forecasts:
Wurtulla surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with 767 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wurtulla in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wurtulla over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Wurtulla over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to get through. The first few days are a write-off, with nothing really worth paddling out for. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 22nd of July, but it’s just messy and onshore, so you’re better off waiting. The real story starts to build on the 23rd of July.
Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, is your first solid chance. The wind goes glassy, which is a rare treat, and you’ve got a 4ft swell from the east wrapping in at 8 seconds. The energy is only moderate (208), so it’s small and clean—perfect for a beginner. The water’s hanging around 68°F, which is a bit colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year.
Honestly, the standout of the whole run is shaping up to be Monday, the 3rd of August. It’s still a bit of a wait, but Monday morning’s forecast is looking the best. We’re seeing a 5ft swell from the south-east, and even though the period is short at 7 seconds, the wind is coming clean off the land (cross-offshore). The combined energy is moderate (285), and the conditions are expected to be clean. That’s your best bet for a proper session. It’s not huge, but it’s surfable and clean.
The weekend before that, on the 2nd of August, there’s some swell coming through, but it’s a bit messy. The Sunday morning of the 2nd has a 5ft swell from the south-south-east, but the period is short and the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Crowds are often there, so don’t expect a quiet peak.
After that brief window, things get tricky again. The wind picks up and the swell gets chopped up through the 4th and 5th of August. There’s a bit of energy, but it’s going to be lumpy and cross-shore, so you’ll be fighting the chop more than enjoying the wave.
Overall, the pick of the two weeks is the Monday morning of the 3rd of August. It’s a clean, solid option. The Thursday morning of the 23rd of July is a close second for a glassy, small-wave session. The rest is either too small, too windy, or just plain messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1086 | 767 | 544 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 130 | 98 | 297 | 145 | 85 | 108 | 67 | 54 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:52PM1.34m | 1:35AM1.15m | 3:01PM1.36m | 2:35AM1.04m | 4:06PM1.41m | 3:43AM0.98m | 5:02PM1.48m | 4:48AM0.97m | 5:48PM1.57m | 5:43AM1.01m | 6:28PM1.65m | 6:30AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM0.66m | 8:01AM0.42m | 9:22PM0.71m | 8:52AM0.43m | 10:42PM0.69m | 9:46AM0.41m | 11:46PM0.63m | 10:38AM0.38m | 00:33AM0.55m | 11:27AM0.34m | 1:11AM0.46m | 12:11PM0.30m | 1:44AM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 163 | 378 | 417 | 357 | 304 | 204 | 165 | 130 | 98 | 26 | 98 | 85 | 108 | 67 | 54 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 14 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 193 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 14 | 43 | 55 | 65 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 6 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 13 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SW 3 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 1086 | 767 | 544 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 297 | 145 | 2 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 163 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 90 | 153 | 41 | 0 |
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