Gunnamatta Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.46° S 144.87° E

Gunnamatta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 27 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gunnamatta Beach sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.9° 

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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s 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 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gunnamatta Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 30th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 30th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 29th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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12
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12
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11
2.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1091
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268
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1214
2594
2276
1914
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1253
859
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529
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272
1094
422
827
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Wind (km/h)
20
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WSW
25
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35
SW
30
WSW
20
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15
SSW
10
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10
NE
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25
NW
25
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30
WSW
25
SSW
10
S
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20
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:42PM1.39m
1:47AM1.74m
1:27PM1.47m
2:32AM1.84m
2:10PM1.54m
3:16AM1.89m
2:54PM1.60m
4:00AM1.90m
3:39PM1.63m
4:44AM1.86m
4:26PM1.62m
5:29AM1.78m
5:17PM1.57m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.19m
7:54AM0.56m
7:48PM0.05m
8:37AM0.52m
8:33PM-0.05m
9:20AM0.49m
9:18PM-0.09m
10:02AM0.48m
10:04PM-0.08m
10:45AM0.48m
10:51PM0.00m
11:31AM0.49m
11:40PM0.13m
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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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