Surf spot

Mornington Mills & Mothers Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Mornington Mills & Mothers Beach in Australia, VIC, Melbourne East. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne East
Coordinates: -38.2132, 145.0392

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	N	SW	NNW	SW	WSW	W	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	11.2	12.5	11.9	11	10.6	10.4	11.2	12	10.5	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.5	8.1	10.3	3.3	10.4	7.7	6.2	6.3	4.4	4.3	4.8	5	7	9.4	10.2	9.5	10.3	7.8	8.5	7.8	8.2	10.6	12.6	12.7	12.7	12.7	12.6	12.4	12.2	8.5	7.3	7.4	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.8	10	9.2	8.5	8.2	8.1
Wave energy (kJ)	58	45	41	39	36	32	26	19	15	12	10	10	10	9	9	6	7	1	9	5	4	4	3	4	3	3	18	55	44	32	41	38	39	32	28	48	73	74	74	74	67	54	48	25	19	19	31	28	28	22	22	23	17	15	17	15
Wind speed (km/h)	4.6	4.4	6.2	8.2	7.6	6.4	7.6	8	8.7	9.5	11.9	18.2	24.5	20.4	16.3	10.6	18.7	13.4	21.7	23.7	11.8	13.2	9.4	15.5	19.5	25.5	22	27.4	30.5	28.8	27.2	22.8	19.5	20.7	17.5	19.8	17.3	15.8	9.7	8.1	8.2	5.8	8	12.3	9.4	7.4	4.7	2.7	6.6	12.3	16.2	21.7	23.9	22.5	23.3	21.1
Wind direction	ESEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNECross	NNWCross-on	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NCross	NCross-on	NNECross	NNECross	NNECross	NCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNECross	NECross-off	NCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWCross-on	WOnshore	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross	SSWCross	SCross	SCross	SCross-off	SSECross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSEGlassy	ESEGlassy	NNECross	NCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NCross-on

Mornington Mills & Mothers Beach is a small, protected surf and splash-around zone on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, southeast of Melbourne. It’s more of a beginner-friendly beachbreak/learn-to-surf area than a heavy wave spot.

What it’s like

Beach type: Sandy beach with generally mellow conditions
Wave quality: Usually small to moderate, with short, manageable waves
Best for: Beginners, surf schools, bodyboarders, and longboarders
Hazards: Can get crowded, and conditions vary with sandbanks and wind

Conditions

Works best with a moderate swell and a clean offshore or light wind
In bigger swell, waves can get a bit messy, but it’s still usually less intense than exposed reef or point breaks nearby
Tide and sand movement can make a big difference in where waves break

Beach character

Mothers Beach is known for being a sheltered family-friendly beach
Mills Beach nearby is also a popular local beach with easy access and a more relaxed atmosphere

Good to know

Popular with locals and learners, especially in warmer months
Not a high-performance surf destination, but good for easy waves and practice
Amenities and access are generally convenient around Mornington township