Papas 87.2
#1134 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · Victoria · near Wonthaggi
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score87.2 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days40% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell69% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.4 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Papas
The best time to surf Papas is April, July, August. The season runs Apr to Sep. In July the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.3 m. The nearest airport is MEL (100 km) and the nearest town is Wonthaggi (32 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 22% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 100% | 20% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 99% | 34% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 99% | 52% | 1.4 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 97% | 49% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 93% | 41% | 1.1 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 97% | 63% | 1.3 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 98% | 54% | 1.5 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 99% | 43% | 1.5 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 34% | 1.3 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 99% | 27% | 1.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 100% | 34% | 1.3 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 87.2
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%
23.7
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.5
Water comfort 10%
1.9
Access 10%
7.8
The detail
Faces 160° with 31% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 57% of days. Mean peak period 12.1 s. Days over 3 m: 2%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 39%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -38.509, 145.247 (OpenStreetMap).
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