Surf spot

Second Reef

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

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne East
Coordinates: -38.4267, 145.0681

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)	2	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.8	1.2	1.7	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.9	3	2.9	2.6	2.6	2.8	2.7	2.6	2.4	2.3	2.1	2	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1	0.9	1.5
Wave direction	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	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)	11.4	11.3	11.3	11.2	11.1	11	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.6	8.2	8.2	5.9	6.9	6.7	9.2	10.5	10.9	10.7	10.2	9.8	9.8	10.8	11.1	10.3	10.7	11	11.7	11.6	11.3	11	10.8	10.6	9.8	9.7	10.1	10.2	10.3	10.1	10.2	11	9.8	12.7	6.9
Wave energy (kJ)	1019	950	857	770	712	651	599	535	475	423	374	339	309	277	255	226	206	187	177	166	151	137	58	55	49	142	256	1058	1356	1582	1694	1757	1746	1632	1538	1600	1656	1678	1636	1512	1363	1159	987	817	705	601	538	497	451	436	423	415	396	186	259	209
Wind speed (km/h)	2.9	4.8	6.6	7.3	7.1	2.8	5.7	9.2	9.5	10.7	14.8	21.6	24.6	20.7	17.7	12.3	17.6	13.9	20	23.1	14.4	18.9	8.7	15.4	20.6	24.1	22.3	26.6	27.3	28.6	28.7	25.9	23.6	23.9	19.3	19.8	15.9	16.2	10.3	11.2	7.7	8.7	9.9	13.6	10.6	8.9	3.3	1.3	6.8	11.5	15.1	19.2	22	20	23	20.4
Wind direction	ENEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNWCross-off	NWGlassy	NECross-off	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NWCross-off	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NWCross-off	WSWCross-on	WSWCross	WCross	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWGlassy	NWGlassy	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore

Second Reef is a surf spot on the Victorian coast near Melbourne East that’s generally known for being a reef break with more power and shape than a typical beach break.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Region: Victoria, Australia
Area: Melbourne East / eastern Melbourne coastline
Wave character: Usually steeper, faster, and more defined than nearby sand-bottom spots
Best for: Intermediate to experienced surfers, depending on size and conditions

What it’s like

Second Reef can produce clean, organized waves when swell direction, tide, and wind line up well. Because it breaks over reef, the wave often has a more consistent takeoff and can offer longer, more workable sections. When it gets larger, it can become powerful and shallow, so it’s less forgiving than a beach break.

Conditions to watch

Swell: Needs enough size and the right angle to light up
Wind: Offshore or light winds are best
Tide: Often tide-sensitive; exact preference depends on the reef shape and swell

Things to keep in mind

Hazard level: Can be dangerous due to shallow reef, exposed rocks, and strong currents
Skill level: Not ideal for beginners
Etiquette/access: Local knowledge helps a lot, and access conditions can vary