Surf spot

Gunnamatta

Forecast conditions and map view for Gunnamatta in Australia, VIC, Melbourne East. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne East
Coordinates: -38.4485, 144.8553

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Wave height (m)	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	1.1	1.1	0.8	0.9	1.4	2.1	2.1	2.3	2.6	2.8	2.9	3.1	3.1	3	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.7	2.5	2.4	2.3	2.1	2	2	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.2	1.1	1	1	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1
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Wave period (s)	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.2	9.9	10.3	4.8	5	6.3	9.1	9.8	10.1	11.4	11.7	11.3	10.8	10.6	10.1	10.1	10.6	10.9	11	10.6	11.1	11.2	10.8	10.4	10.3	9.9	9.5	9.4	9.4	9.6	9.3	9.7	9.3	9.9	9.2	8.8	8.2	8.4	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	646	566	524	470	432	383	346	300	274	243	221	200	181	157	53	62	47	145	376	891	1201	1436	1685	1803	1846	1916	1941	1996	2073	2063	1916	1770	1593	1344	1155	962	808	693	605	535	472	426	419	333	366	241	192	134	149	311	295	283	267	252	235	210
Wind speed (km/h)	11.6	16.6	21.6	24	25.4	22.3	13.6	9.9	17.6	19.8	16.4	12.6	10.2	10.8	5.1	10.7	17.9	23.5	18.7	21.5	29.1	29.1	27	24.7	22.6	21.3	20.2	19.5	20.2	18.8	14.5	13.4	10.5	9.7	8.7	10.5	12	11.3	6.5	3.6	6.1	10.4	10.2	15.7	13.8	13.9	13.4	17.9	16.4	18.6	21.6	23.1	19.4	20.1	21.6	24.6
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Gunnamatta, Victoria (Melbourne East, Australia)

Gunnamatta is one of the most famous surf beaches on the Mornington Peninsula, known for its long stretch of exposed open coast and powerful, often uncrowded surf. It faces the Southern Ocean, so it picks up a lot of swell and can produce strong, punchy beach breaks.

What it’s like

Type of break: Mostly beach break
Wave quality: Can be excellent when sandbanks line up, with fast, hollow sections at times
Wave size: Often has solid surf, and can get very large
Consistency: Fairly consistent due to its exposure to swell
Crowds: Usually spread out because of the beach’s size, but popular on good days

Conditions and hazards

Powerful rips are common
Can be very rough and challenging, especially for beginners
Strong winds can make it messy quickly
Best for surfers comfortable with ocean awareness and bigger waves

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Surfers looking for a more serious beach break
People who don’t mind a bit of a drive for a surf with more punch than many metro Melbourne beaches

Access and vibe

Gunnamatta is part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park area and is a popular surf and beach destination. It has a wild, open, and scenic feel, with dunes and a broad sandy shoreline rather than a sheltered bay setup.