Express Point 73.8
#2289 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · Victoria · near Wonthaggi
Very consistent, no off season, gentle enough to learn.
Works all yearBeginner friendlyBeginner
Surf score73.8 /100
Surfable days89% of the year
Clean days26% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell46% period 11 s+
Typical size0.9 m 3.1 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Express Point
The best time to surf Express Point is July, August, September. 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 0.9 m. The nearest airport is MEL (100 km) and the nearest town is Wonthaggi (31 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 12% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 90% | 17% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 88% | 20% | 0.9 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 87% | 33% | 0.9 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 89% | 32% | 1.0 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 80% | 24% | 0.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 86% | 44% | 0.9 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 91% | 38% | 1.1 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 93% | 34% | 1.1 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 90% | 21% | 0.9 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 91% | 17% | 0.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 91% | 21% | 0.9 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 73.8
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%
15.2
Groundswell 12%
9.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
1.9
Water comfort 10%
1.9
Access 10%
7.9
The detail
Faces 175° with 36% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 56% of days. Mean peak period 12.0 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 72%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -38.510, 145.261 (OpenStreetMap).
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