Smiths Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Victoria – Phillip Island, Australia)
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Surf Break: Smiths Beach
Photo credit: Fraser Pester
Surf Break: Smiths Beach
Photo credit: Fraser Pester
Surf Break: Smiths Beach
| Name: | Smiths Beach |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Smiths Beach in Phillip Island is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights and in addition, there is also a left hand point break. Best around mid tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Hazards include rocks, rips and sharks.
Overall Smiths Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Smiths Beach surf quality by season and Smiths Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Smiths Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Smiths Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Express Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Sunderland Bay | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Surfies Point | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Surf Beach | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pyramid Rock | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Smiths Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 5325 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 5350 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5488 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5544 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5858 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Smiths Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Stony Point, Australia | 10 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Phillip Heads, Australia | 37 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waratah Bay, Australia | 47 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Melbourne, Australia | 49 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Geelong, Australia | 54 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Smiths Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 59 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mount Baw Baw (Australia) | 72 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mt St Gwinear (Australia) | 74 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Lake Mountain (Australia) | 78 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buller (Australia) | 114 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Smiths Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Phillip Island (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cowes (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hastings (Australia) | 15 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | North Wonthaggi (Australia) | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Somerville (Australia) | 21 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Smiths Beach is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Australia, 61 km (38 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Smiths Beach is Avalon Airport (AVV), also in Australia, 86 km (53 miles) away.
- Third is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Australia, 92 km (57 miles) away.
- Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Australia is 99 km (61 miles) away.
- Albury Airport (ABX), also in Australia is the fifth nearest airport to Smiths Beach and is 310 km (193 miles) away.
