Crazy Birds 74.5
#2251 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · Victoria · near Wonthaggi
Works almost every day, no off season, gentle enough to learn.
Works all yearBeginner friendlyBeginner
Surf score74.5 /100
Surfable days90% of the year
Clean days25% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell49% period 11 s+
Typical size1.0 m 3.2 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Crazy Birds
The best time to surf Crazy Birds is June, July, August. The season runs Jul to Jul. In July the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.0 m. The nearest airport is MEL (102 km) and the nearest town is Wonthaggi (28 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92% | 15% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 91% | 22% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 88% | 22% | 0.9 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 88% | 25% | 1.0 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 90% | 27% | 1.0 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 81% | 29% | 0.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 91% | 45% | 1.0 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 93% | 34% | 1.1 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 93% | 26% | 1.1 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 90% | 23% | 0.9 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 93% | 18% | 0.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 92% | 22% | 0.9 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 74.5
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
15.0
Groundswell 12%
9.7
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.0
Water comfort 10%
1.9
Access 10%
7.9
The detail
Faces 200° with 44% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 52% of days. Mean peak period 12.0 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 69%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -38.514, 145.293 (OpenStreetMap).
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