Meelup 85.2
#1351 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · Western Australia · near Busselton
Works almost every day, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score85.2 /100
Surfable days96% of the year
Clean days37% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell72% period 11 s+
Typical size1.1 m 3.5 ft median
Water20°C a 2 mm shorty
Best time to surf Meelup
The best time to surf Meelup is June, August, October. The season runs Jun to Jun. In October the water sits around 19°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 1.1 m. The nearest airport is PER (200 km) and the nearest town is Busselton (26 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98% | 24% | 0.9 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 96% | 25% | 0.9 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 92% | 32% | 0.9 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Apr | 98% | 31% | 1.1 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| May | 95% | 38% | 1.2 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Jun | 95% | 40% | 1.6 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Jul | 95% | 33% | 1.9 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 97% | 44% | 1.5 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Sep | 100% | 36% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 97% | 54% | 1.1 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 97% | 39% | 0.9 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Dec | 97% | 37% | 0.9 m | 21°C | 2mm |
Why 85.2
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%
21.9
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.4
Water comfort 10%
4.9
Access 10%
5.7
The detail
Faces 50° with 44% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 51% of days. Mean peak period 12.6 s. Days over 3 m: 5%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 60%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -33.572, 115.087 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Point Picquet🇦🇺 Australia · score 85.9Rocky point🇦🇺 Australia · score 87.6Copeys left🇦🇺 Australia · score 80.3Bunker bay - Boneyards🇦🇺 Australia · score 86.3
Compare Meelup with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in OctoberFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.