Surf spot

Sorrento

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

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne East
Coordinates: -38.3468, 144.7267

Metric
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Wave height (m)	2.1	2.1	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	1.3	1.8	2	2	2	2.4	2.5	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.7	2.4	2.3	2.3	2.2	2.1	2	2	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.4	1.6	1.6	1.4	1.5	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)	11.1	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.9	10.9	11.3	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.3	10.1	10.4	8.8	5	5.8	7.3	9.1	10.9	11.7	12.2	11.4	11.1	10.2	10.2	10.6	10.8	10.8	10.8	11.3	11.2	11.1	11.1	10.7	10.3	9.9	9.3	9.2	9.1	9.2	9.4	10.5	9.4	9.1	8	7.6	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	1036	1085	938	848	763	668	616	539	484	431	334	301	289	300	277	245	218	205	182	163	158	138	89	32	48	189	543	921	1130	1144	1460	1565	1709	1662	1663	1777	1891	1935	1889	1456	1326	1326	1108	909	768	672	611	561	531	499	445	457	409	258	274	240
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	6.5	9.4	10.7	8.5	7.2	12.6	10.5	16.1	19.4	24.3	25.1	30.6	29.9	22.1	22.6	28.2	18.5	21.7	13.7	22.8	17.7	13	17.4	23.3	25.4	24.5	30.6	36.2	39.5	40	38.8	36	32.4	29	25.3	24.1	20.3	21.3	18.2	14.5	12.8	14.1	13	15	11.2	6.8	1.5	8.3	14.9	12.6	16.9	20.9	22.9	20.1	21.6
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Sorrento (VIC, Melbourne East) is a popular surf spot on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne. It’s a coastal break exposed to Southern Ocean swells, so conditions can be very different from one day to the next depending on swell direction, tide, and wind.

Quick description

Type of break: Mostly beach/reef influenced waves around the Sorrento coastline
Best for: Intermediate to experienced surfers when swell is running
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy, especially with clean offshore winds
Crowds: Often busy, especially on weekends and during holidays
Vibe: Classic Victorian coast surf scene with a mix of locals and visitors

Conditions

Swells: Picks up southern and southwest groundswell well
Wind: Offshore winds are typically from the north or northeast
Tide: Tide can have a big effect on shape and safety, depending on the exact peak
Hazards: Rocks, currents, and heavier surf at times

Good to know

Sorrento is more of a place-name for a stretch of surf rather than one single wave, so conditions can vary quite a bit between nearby takeoffs. It’s worth checking local reports before paddling out.