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Grinders Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Grinders surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 08 Jan 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grinders this week:
The surf forecast for Grinders over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Grinders in the next 12 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 12th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 12th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Grinders over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 76 | 172 | 51 | 49 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 100 | 24 | 32 | 115 | 418 | 326 | 313 | 297 | 341 | 250 | 156 | 120 | 186 | 255 | 366 | 703 | 692 | 1077 | 1643 | 862 | 1365 | 390 | 269 | 302 | 215 | 190 | 109 | 103 | 201 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:45PM 1.72 | 6:27AM 1.79 | 7:47PM 1.70 | 7:08AM 1.69 | 8:55PM 1.68 | 7:56AM 1.60 | 10:10PM 1.68 | 8:55AM 1.51 | 11:27PM 1.71 | 10:08AM 1.45 | 12:36AM 1.76 | 11:29AM 1.43 | 1:33AM 1.82 | 12:44PM 1.47 | 2:19AM 1.88 | 1:47PM 1.52 | 3:00AM 1.91 | 2:42PM 1.57 | 3:35AM 1.93 | 3:31PM 1.61 | 4:08AM 1.92 | 4:16PM 1.64 | 4:38AM 1.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:32AM 0.66 | 1:07PM 0.18 | 1:27AM 0.82 | 1:58PM 0.17 | 2:31AM 0.95 | 2:56PM 0.19 | 3:49AM 1.04 | 4:02PM 0.21 | 5:16AM 1.05 | 5:12PM 0.22 | 6:35AM 0.99 | 6:19PM 0.22 | 7:37AM 0.89 | 7:19PM 0.21 | 8:27AM 0.77 | 8:11PM 0.21 | 9:10AM 0.66 | 8:57PM 0.24 | 9:49AM 0.55 | 9:38PM 0.30 | 10:24AM 0.46 | 10:17PM 0.38 | 10:58AM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Wed 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 |
| Sunset | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 13 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Grinders Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Grinders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Grinders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Grinders 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 (Grinders) 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 Grinders 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.
Grinders is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, 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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