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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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Gunnamatta Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 (May 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gunnamatta Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 29th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 29th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 31st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gunnamatta Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | |
118 | 93 | 106 | 103 | 142 | 80 | 73 | 643 | 1011 | 3085 | 2299 | 1381 | 944 | 506 | 233 | 201 | 346 | 336 | 1415 | 1924 | 502 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:39PM1.32m | 10:19AM1.40m | 9:34PM1.27m | 11:15AM1.46m | 10:29PM1.26m | 12:04PM1.52m | 11:21PM1.27m | 12:47PM1.58m | 00:09AM1.29m | 1:27PM1.62m | 00:54AM1.32m | 2:06PM1.64m | 1:36AM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:24AM0.41m | 4:11PM0.82m | 4:15AM0.38m | 5:14PM0.81m | 5:04AM0.34m | 6:07PM0.78m | 5:50AM0.30m | 6:53PM0.74m | 6:34AM0.27m | 7:34PM0.70m | 7:16AM0.25m | 8:13PM0.67m | 7:55AM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | |
5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 20 | SW 13 |
118 | 93 | 106 | 103 | 142 | 35 | 73 | 4 | 4 | 2256 | 1991 | 1381 | 944 | 506 | 233 | 157 | 346 | 336 | — | 15 | 315 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 18 | — | — | SE 10 | E 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | WSW 19 |
79 | 93 | 50 | 49 | 10 | 80 | 4 | 4 | 12 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 108 | 165 | 201 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | E 10 | SE 10 | S 15 | — | — | — | E 11 |
6 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 3 | WSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
12 | 14 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 18 | 643 | 1011 | 3085 | 2299 | 5 | 19 | 97 | 68 | 28 | 3 | 77 | 1415 | 1924 | 502 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 46 | 45 | 49 | 49 | 45 | 37 | 59 | 345 | 59 | 22 | 46 | 281 | 473 | 46 | 49 |
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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.












