Gunnamatta Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.46° S 144.87° E

Gunnamatta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gunnamatta Beach sea temperature is
15.5°C
1.6° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 3rd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 3rd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

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Swell
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1255
1169
1067
865
593
380
761
1035
533
425
303
872
1712
3155
2474
1892
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Wind (km/h)
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N
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NNW
35
WSW
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High Tide
5:17PM1.57m
6:15AM1.68m
6:13PM1.49m
7:04AM1.58m
7:18PM1.40m
7:57AM1.48m
8:35PM1.35m
8:56AM1.40m
10:02PM1.35m
9:59AM1.34m
11:20PM1.41m
11:01AM1.32m
00:23AM1.50m
Low Tide
11:40PM0.13m
12:22PM0.51m
00:32AM0.29m
1:18PM0.52m
1:31AM0.46m
2:21PM0.52m
2:41AM0.61m
3:30PM0.49m
4:02AM0.71m
4:35PM0.44m
5:21AM0.73m
5:33PM0.37m
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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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