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Gunnamatta Beach surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia
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Gunnamatta Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gunnamatta Beach sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gunnamatta Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
193 | 155 | 472 | 471 | 527 | 690 | 352 | 239 | 156 | 148 | 118 | 94 | 106 | 104 | 119 | 196 | 252 | 342 | 244 | 321 | 1144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.56m | 6:51AM1.37m | 6:58PM1.47m | 8:01AM1.34m | 7:47PM1.38m | 9:13AM1.35m | 8:39PM1.32m | 10:19AM1.40m | 9:34PM1.27m | 11:15AM1.46m | 10:29PM1.26m | 12:04PM1.52m | 11:21PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM0.43m | 00:39AM0.43m | 12:46PM0.59m | 1:34AM0.43m | 1:49PM0.72m | 2:30AM0.43m | 3:00PM0.80m | 3:24AM0.41m | 4:11PM0.82m | 4:15AM0.38m | 5:14PM0.81m | 5:04AM0.34m | 6:07PM0.78m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
15 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SSE 6 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
193 | 155 | 472 | 471 | 464 | 355 | 205 | 75 | 156 | 32 | 118 | 94 | 106 | 43 | 20 | 101 | 16 | 118 | 178 | 321 | 1144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 6 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
43 | 130 | 20 | 67 | 35 | 14 | 340 | 239 | 30 | 148 | 79 | 67 | 49 | 104 | 8 | 9 | — | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 12 | — | SSW 14 | — | S 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | SW 18 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | S 15 | WSW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | S 14 | SSW 14 |
23 | 27 | 13 | — | 41 | — | 5 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 48 | 8 | 18 | — | — | — | 16 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | ESE 12 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — |
1 | 47 | 29 | 303 | 527 | 690 | 352 | — | — | — | 35 | 82 | 82 | — | 119 | 196 | 252 | 342 | 244 | 215 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 25 | 272 | 268 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 149 | 281 | 490 | 490 | 281 | 229 |
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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.











