Smiths Beach 72.2
#2401 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 score72.2 /100
Surfable days86% of the year
Clean days24% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell43% period 11 s+
Typical size0.9 m 3.0 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Smiths Beach
The best time to surf Smiths Beach is April, 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 0.9 m. The nearest airport is MEL (99 km) and the nearest town is Wonthaggi (31 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90% | 12% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 89% | 16% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 88% | 20% | 0.9 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 83% | 35% | 0.9 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 86% | 29% | 0.9 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 75% | 22% | 0.8 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 79% | 43% | 0.9 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 85% | 37% | 1.0 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 91% | 31% | 1.0 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 88% | 20% | 0.9 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 91% | 15% | 0.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 90% | 18% | 0.9 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 72.2
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%
14.3
Groundswell 12%
8.5
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
1.7
Water comfort 10%
1.9
Access 10%
7.9
The detail
Faces 170° with 31% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 57% of days. Mean peak period 12.0 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 73%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -38.505, 145.255 (OpenStreetMap).
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