Beach break / reef · Mornington Peninsula - Phillip Island · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 14h–16h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
An ocean beach facing Bass Strait, part of the 35km of unbroken sand from Cape Schanck to Portsea. A popular spot with many good peaks, surfed year-round.
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.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At St Andrews, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
St Andrews 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 St Andrews comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around St Andrews, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.