Lorne Point surf report
Right-hand point in Lorne, mellow on small swells.
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Tomorrow at Lorne Point (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Choppy onshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- South-south-westerly wind at 5 kn. That's onshore here, so it'll be choppy and messy.
- Waves around chest high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- South-westerly swell at 10 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and dropping at 6pm, which suits this spot.
- At 1.0m and 10 seconds, Lorne Point is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Rocks along the point.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Lorne Point good?
- Best wind
- North-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East to south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: beginners up to about 0.8m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going. A north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Lorne Point for your level.
Watch out
Rocks along the point.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Lorne Point?
Lorne Point is best with a north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east to south-west swell and mid tide. It is much smaller than the exposed beaches and needs a decent swell to get going.
What wind is offshore at Lorne Point?
A north-westerly wind (NW) blows straight offshore at Lorne Point, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Lorne Point good for beginners?
It can be. Lorne Point suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Lorne Point?
Rocks along the point.
Nearby breaks
- Bells Beach 32.0 km
- Winkipop 32.7 km
- Jan Juc 34.4 km