Beach break · Mornington Peninsula - Phillip Island · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Too big for your level. Don't mess with that.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A sandy beach break open to Bass Strait, waves year-round and bigger than the Surf Coast on the same swell. Experienced surfers only: dangerous rip currents and unpredictable large sets.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Gunnamatta, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Gunnamatta is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Gunnamatta comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Gunnamatta, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.