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Point Ronald and Princetown Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Point Ronald and Princetown surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 17 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point Ronald and Princetown this week:
The surf forecast for Point Ronald and Princetown over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point Ronald and Princetown in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point Ronald and Princetown over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2421 | 2717 | 2795 | 3784 | 3051 | 2090 | 1812 | 1387 | 1242 | 971 | 976 | 1007 | 429 | 432 | 3326 | 3155 | 1919 | 4005 | 3082 | 2815 | 2221 | 1228 | 765 | 827 | 1610 | 1897 | 7127 | 5090 | 3949 | 2412 | 2275 | 2213 | 1991 | 1629 | 1392 | 1013 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:33PM 1.46 | 2:00AM 1.08 | 3:06PM 1.43 | 2:23AM 1.05 | 3:40PM 1.37 | 2:43AM 1.01 | 4:18PM 1.30 | 2:59AM 0.97 | 5:01PM 1.21 | 3:08AM 0.92 | 5:53PM 1.12 | 3:14AM 0.87 | 7:01PM 3:45AM 1.04 0.80 | 8:18PM 0.99 | 8:42AM 0.84 | 9:24PM 0.96 | 10:19AM 1.01 | 10:13PM 0.96 | 11:19AM 1.22 | 10:54PM 0.97 | 12:07PM 1.40 | 11:32PM 1.00 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:35PM 0.53 | 8:01AM 0.10 | 9:01PM 0.57 | 8:28AM 0.11 | 9:27PM 0.63 | 8:56AM 0.14 | 9:55PM 0.69 | 9:26AM 0.19 | 10:28PM 0.75 | 10:01AM 0.26 | 11:13PM 0.78 | 10:46AM 0.37 | 12:32AM 0.78 | 11:56AM 0.50 | 3:10AM 0.70 | 2:12PM 0.61 | 3:48AM 0.56 | 4:35PM 0.61 | 4:22AM 0.39 | 5:42PM 0.59 | 4:59AM 0.22 | 6:27PM 0.57 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Point Ronald and Princetown Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point Ronald and Princetown provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point Ronald and Princetown can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point Ronald and Princetown 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 (Point Ronald and Princetown) 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 Point Ronald and Princetown 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.
Point Ronald and Princetown is 70 km (43 miles) from the city of Warrnambool. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Warrnambool. Warrnambool has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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