Sandy Point 81.8
#1702 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · Victoria · near Wonthaggi
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score81.8 /100
Surfable days99% of the year
Clean days34% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell58% period 11 s+
Typical size1.6 m 5.2 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Sandy Point
The best time to surf Sandy Point is June, July, September. The season runs May to Jul. In July the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.8 m. The nearest airport is MEL (170 km) and the nearest town is Wonthaggi (52 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 22% | 1.4 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 100% | 24% | 1.5 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 98% | 26% | 1.5 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 98% | 36% | 1.6 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 99% | 40% | 1.7 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 98% | 47% | 1.5 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 97% | 61% | 1.8 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 98% | 35% | 1.9 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 41% | 1.8 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 33% | 1.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 100% | 26% | 1.5 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 100% | 22% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 81.8
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%
20.2
Groundswell 12%
11.7
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.5
Water comfort 10%
1.8
Access 10%
5.5
The detail
Faces 186° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 58% of days. Mean peak period 11.2 s. Days over 3 m: 9%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 23%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -38.832, 146.120 (OpenStreetMap).
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