Surf Forecasts:
Wurtulla surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s 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 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wurtulla in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wurtulla over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day window is a tough one for Wurtulla. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, so if you’re itchin’ to paddle out, you’ll need to be patient.
The outlook kicks off with nothing worth getting wet for. For the first several days, from Tuesday the 28th of July right through the weekend and into early next week, it’s a real struggle. Small, weak swell with messy onshore or cross-shore winds, and the combined wave energy is just pitiful—stuck under 100, barely a whisper. The water’s sitting at a chilly 67°, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit if you do brave it.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, the 3rd of August. We finally see a pulse of 5ft swell from the east, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a solid 294—moderate, but a step up. The wind swings light cross-offshore from the southwest, and the wave comment says “clean.” That’s the standout window. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see. The swell direction at east is a decent match for Wurtulla’s preferred ESE, so the banks should catch a few.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday the 4th offers glassy 3ft surf in the morning, but the energy drops off and the forecast says “very ordinary.” The rest of the week is a mix of smaller, weaker swell and onshore or cross-shore breezes, with combined energy sinking back below 100. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday the 11th of August with a glassy 4ft from the north, but the period is short and the energy is only 125—still weak and not enough to get excited about.
So, if you’re gonna pick a day, make it Monday morning the 3rd of August. That’s your best bet. The rest of the run is a waiting game. Keep your eyes peeled, sometimes the forecasts shift, but for now, it’s a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 12 | 18 | 17 | 32 | 43 | 32 | 36 | 69 | 88 | 147 | 45 | 139 | 240 | 247 | 307 | 189 | 134 | 111 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:50AM1.20m | 8:12PM1.82m | 8:26AM1.26m | 8:45PM1.82m | 9:01AM1.31m | 9:17PM1.79m | 9:37AM1.35m | 9:50PM1.73m | 10:15AM1.39m | 10:25PM1.63m | 10:57AM1.41m | 11:02PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16AM0.32m | 1:32PM0.24m | 2:47AM0.28m | 2:10PM0.24m | 3:17AM0.25m | 2:47PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.24m | 3:26PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.25m | 4:08PM0.33m | 4:51AM0.26m | 4:54PM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 14 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 18 | 16 | 32 | 43 | 32 | 19 | 62 | 59 | 34 | 42 | 15 | 14 | 181 | 307 | 78 | 134 | 60 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 12 | ESE 14 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 23 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 55 | 75 | 68 | 37 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 7 | — | — | ESE 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 2 | — | — | 14 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 26 | 36 | 69 | 88 | 147 | 45 | 139 | 240 | 247 | — | 189 | — | 111 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 90 | 90 | 41 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 7 | 41 | 41 | 7 | 163 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 158 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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