Woolamai Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, S

Wind

NE

Surf Height

Shoulder high to double overhead

Tide

All tides except dead low.

Woolamai Surf Guide

Some of the best beachbreaks in Victoria are found along this golden stretch of beach. From Magiclands at the eastern end along to Anzacs at the west, take your pick from a selection of several A-frame peaks. On a good day, you'll see hollow peaks breaking left and right all the way along this eight-kilometer stretch. The beach continues further west past Ocean Reach and Forrest Caves, and if you're prepared to look around and walk a little, you should be able to avoid the crowd. The handful of reefs below the waterline provide stability for the sand - meaning the chunky southern swells that buffet this coastline don't wash away the banks after every storm. This place picks up a fair bit of swell, and in summer months the standard of surfing is high. Mid-week, in the cooler months, it's still possible to get world-class waves with only a handful of people around.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

No real drama.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Summer weekends can be packed; school holidays busy, weekdays are not so bad.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

Good.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Medium to heavy when there's a rip running against you.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

Sharks.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Two car parks, easy access.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

Works year round, best December-March.

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