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Portsea Back Beach Surf Forecast
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Portsea Back Beach surf Forecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portsea Back Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Portsea Back Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portsea Back Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 9th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 10th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portsea Back Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 891 | 683 | 444 | 837 | 1432 | 753 | 465 | 336 | 244 | 167 | 119 | 111 | 163 | 248 | 251 | 892 | 882 | 1384 | 4455 | 4234 | 2982 | 3026 | 3517 | 2606 | 2125 | 1584 | 1228 | 1744 | 4348 | 3351 | 2704 | 2521 | 2775 | 2067 | 1710 | 1269 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:52PM 1.63 | 12:22AM 1.43 | 1:43PM 1.70 | 1:10AM 1.46 | 2:30PM 1.73 | 1:56AM 1.46 | 3:13PM 1.71 | 2:41AM 1.44 | 3:54PM 1.66 | 3:24AM 1.39 | 4:34PM 1.59 | 4:08AM 1.33 | 5:12PM 1.51 | 4:53AM 1.26 | 5:49PM 1.43 | 5:43AM 1.19 | 6:27PM 1.37 | 6:40AM 1.14 | 7:08PM 1.31 | 7:46AM 1.13 | 7:53PM 1.27 | 8:56AM 1.15 | 8:41PM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:56PM 0.66 | 6:54AM 0.14 | 7:45PM 0.65 | 7:42AM 0.11 | 8:31PM 0.64 | 8:27AM 0.11 | 9:15PM 0.64 | 9:09AM 0.16 | 9:57PM 0.65 | 9:49AM 0.23 | 10:38PM 0.65 | 10:29AM 0.32 | 11:19PM 0.66 | 11:08AM 0.42 | 12:02AM 0.66 | 11:48AM 0.53 | 12:48AM 0.65 | 12:34PM 0.63 | 1:37AM 0.63 | 1:28PM 0.71 | 2:30AM 0.60 | 2:33PM 0.78 | 3:24AM 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Portsea Back Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portsea Back Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Portsea Back Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portsea Back Beach 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 (Portsea Back Beach) 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 Portsea Back Beach 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.
Portsea Back Beach is 29 km (18 miles) from Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Mornington Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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