Warnambool Surf Beach 88.2
#1015 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇦🇺 Australia · Victoria · near Warrnambool
Works almost every day, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteAdvanced
Surf score88.2 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days44% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell84% period 11 s+
Typical size2.0 m 6.5 ft median
Water16°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Warnambool Surf Beach
The best time to surf Warnambool Surf Beach is May, June, July. The season runs Feb to Feb. In July the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 2.1 m. The nearest airport is MEL (222 km) and the nearest town is Warrnambool (2 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 24% | 1.8 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 100% | 41% | 1.8 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 98% | 38% | 1.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 96% | 42% | 2.1 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 94% | 52% | 2.2 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 97% | 56% | 1.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 95% | 64% | 2.1 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 98% | 51% | 2.3 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 43% | 2.3 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 99% | 40% | 1.9 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 100% | 40% | 1.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 100% | 35% | 1.8 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 88.2
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%
24.0
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
6.2
Water comfort 10%
1.9
Access 10%
5.8
The detail
Faces 190° with 39% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 52% of days. Mean peak period 12.2 s. Days over 3 m: 12%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 6%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -38.394, 142.482 (OpenStreetMap).
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