Gunnamatta Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.46° S 144.87° E

Gunnamatta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gunnamatta Beach sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.8° 

Gunnamatta Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gunnamatta Beach surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,853 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gunnamatta Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Gunnamatta Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gunnamatta Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 11th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 11th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gunnamatta Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
16
1.6
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1.5
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15
1.7
SW
14
1.4
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14
1.7
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13
2.4
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16
2.5
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15
2.3
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16
2.5
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2.1
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2.2
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2.4
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2.5
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2.2
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2.1
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13
1.6
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13
1.3
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12
1.3
SW
12
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1185
1185
962
1203
722
1011
2624
3853
3075
2687
2868
1680
1770
2073
2633
1770
1460
865
528
450
259
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
NNE
15
NNW
30
WNW
25
W
15
WNW
20
N
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
35
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
ESE
15
NE
25
ESE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:47AM1.37m
11:26PM1.38m
11:50AM1.39m
00:36AM1.49m
12:42PM1.42m
1:31AM1.59m
1:27PM1.46m
2:16AM1.68m
2:07PM1.49m
2:56AM1.73m
2:43PM1.51m
3:33AM1.75m
3:18PM1.52m
4:08AM1.73m
Low Tide
5:06PM0.58m
5:41AM0.58m
6:09PM0.46m
6:46AM0.56m
7:00PM0.34m
7:39AM0.53m
7:43PM0.24m
8:23AM0.50m
8:23PM0.17m
9:02AM0.49m
8:59PM0.13m
9:37AM0.49m
9:35PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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14
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23
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12
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Feels °C
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11
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13
14
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Information about the Gunnamatta Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gunnamatta Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gunnamatta Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gunnamatta Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gunnamatta Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gunnamatta Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Gunnamatta Beach is 31 km (19 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Mornington Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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