Point Leo Surf Guide

Point Leo Surf Guide

For a quality righthand pointbreak on the Mornington Peninsula, you can't go past Suicides at Point Leo. This wave provides a sucky, hollow drop on a shallow rock ledge that opens into a long, rippable wall. The point can handle any swell that comes its way, and just gets better as it gets bigger. It also attracts a heavy crowd when it's working, and due to a tight takeoff spot, can get very congested. When this happens, check out First Reef nearby, which offers lefts and rights, and Honeysuckle Point and Pines, which can get good on a big SW swell.

Suicides can work on a small swell, but you will need a high tide to avoid the reef. It's also worth noting that wave size tends to drop on the outgoing tide as the water movement from Westernport Bay makes it harder for swells to push their way into the point. Point Leo offers a great alternative to the beachbreaks of Gunnamatta when the wind swings away from the E or NE into the westerly quarter, which is a common wind pattern in the cooler months.