Summerlands 85.3
#1347 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · Victoria · near Wonthaggi
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score85.3 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days36% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell73% period 11 s+
Typical size1.5 m 4.9 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Summerlands
The best time to surf Summerlands is March, June, November. The season runs Mar to Mar. In November the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.4 m. The nearest airport is MEL (97 km) and the nearest town is Wonthaggi (40 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 33% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 100% | 35% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 100% | 40% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 99% | 35% | 1.5 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 98% | 36% | 1.6 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 42% | 1.4 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 99% | 36% | 1.6 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 100% | 30% | 1.8 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 31% | 1.7 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 27% | 1.4 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 100% | 43% | 1.4 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 100% | 39% | 1.3 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 85.3
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%
21.5
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.2
Water comfort 10%
1.9
Access 10%
7.6
The detail
Faces 230° with 53% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 49% of days. Mean peak period 12.1 s. Days over 3 m: 3%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 27%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -38.512, 145.151 (OpenStreetMap).
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