Surf spot

Moo Cows

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

Country: Australia, VIC, Melbourne West
Coordinates: -38.7891, 143.6513

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)	3.7	3.5	3.4	3.2	3.1	2.9	2.8	2.6	2.5	2.3	2.2	2.1	2	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.6	2.4	3.3	3.4	3.7	4.1	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.2	4.1	3.8	3.6	3.4	3.1	2.9	2.8	2.6	2.5	2.3	2	1.9	1.7	1.6	2	2
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	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)	11.7	11.5	11.4	11.3	11.1	11	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.6	10.9	10.8	10.9	11	10.9	11.3	11.2	11.8	11.1	11.2	10.8	10.6	10.5	10.6	10.8	10.9	11.1	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.4	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.8	10.2	9.4	9.2	8.8	9.9	9.6
Wave energy (kJ)	3789	3277	2934	2625	2368	2063	1810	1577	1399	1266	1139	1019	952	870	792	742	656	604	561	509	449	298	359	331	315	639	1434	2732	3117	3343	4135	4600	4793	4829	5044	5281	5433	5260	4770	4311	3810	3310	2772	2303	1927	1638	1433	1278	1127	1034	792	672	495	402	816	767
Wind speed (km/h)	6.6	6.5	5.9	3.7	4.3	6.2	6.2	10.4	12	13.4	18.4	21.2	19.7	16.7	9.9	8.5	10.3	9.3	7.9	10.1	14.4	17.6	14.7	14	14.4	16.9	12.8	18.2	21.4	21.1	21.5	19.3	18.7	16.3	15.2	15.9	15.9	13.5	11.8	9.8	9.4	7.6	6.3	9.8	11.3	10.5	2.9	6.6	7.4	8.9	13.8	14.6	13.6	11.5	9.9	11.5
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Moo Cows is a surf spot in Victoria, Australia, in the Melbourne West area. It’s generally known as a local, lesser-known break rather than a famous destination wave, so conditions and access can be a bit more regional and dependent on swell, wind, and sand movement.

Quick description

Region: Victoria, Melbourne West
Type: Local surf break
Typical vibe: Quiet, uncrowded compared with more well-known Victorian surf spots
Best for: Surfers who know the area and are comfortable reading changing conditions

What it’s like

Like many spots around Victoria, Moo Cows can be very condition-dependent. Surf quality will usually hinge on: - Swell direction and size - Wind direction - Tide - Seasonal sandbars / bottom shape

Because it’s in a metro-adjacent region, it may not have the same consistent, world-class setup as major coastal surf destinations, but it can still offer fun sessions when the stars align.

Things to keep in mind

Check local reports before heading out
Watch for currents and shifting banks
Respect local surfers and any access rules
Conditions can change quickly, especially after weather systems