Wonthaggi Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Victoria – East Coast, Australia)
Photo credit: George
Surf Break: Wonthaggi
| Name: | Wonthaggi |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Wonthaggi on the East Coast is a fairly exposed beach break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Wonthaggi 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.
The rose diagram illustrates the variation of swells directed at Wonthaggi over a norma... (show all text)
This picture describes how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different di... (show all text)
Also see Wonthaggi surf quality by season and Wonthaggi surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Victoria - East Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Wonthaggi
Visitor Reviews of Wonthaggi |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Wonthaggi:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kilcunda | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Shelly Beach | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Cape Patterson | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Magic Lands | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Eagles Nest | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Wonthaggi: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 5317 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 5341 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5481 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5538 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5850 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Wonthaggi: |
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| Closest tide station | Stony Point, Australia | 22 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Waratah Bay, Australia | 32 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Welshpool, Australia | 51 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Great Glennie Island, Australia | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Phillip Heads, Australia | 52 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Wonthaggi: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 61 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mount Baw Baw (Australia) | 66 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mt St Gwinear (Australia) | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Lake Mountain (Australia) | 78 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Buller (Australia) | 112 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Wonthaggi: |
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| Closest city location | North Wonthaggi (Australia) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Phillip Island (Australia) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Cowes (Australia) | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hastings (Australia) | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Somerville (Australia) | 32 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Wonthaggi is Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Australia, 77 km (48 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Wonthaggi is Avalon Airport (AVV), also in Australia, 110 km (68 miles) away.
- Third is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Australia, 110 km (68 miles) away.
- Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Australia is 117 km (73 miles) away.
- Albury Airport (ABX), also in Australia is the fifth nearest airport to Wonthaggi and is 308 km (191 miles) away.
