Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) surf report
Sheltered Phillip Island beach with surf schools and gentle waves.
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Tomorrow at Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Choppy onshore wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- South-westerly wind at 8 kn. That's onshore here, so it'll be choppy and messy.
- Waves around head high (1.2m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- West-south-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 1pm, which suits this spot.
- Faces around 1.2m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.2m and 11 seconds, Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Rocks at the ends.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) good?
- Best wind
- Northerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-east to west-south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, 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 northerly 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 Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) for your level.
Watch out
Rocks at the ends.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Smiths Beach (Phillip Island)?
Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) is best with a northerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-east to west-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 Smiths Beach (Phillip Island)?
A northerly wind (N) blows straight offshore at Smiths Beach (Phillip Island), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) good for beginners?
Yes. Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) is one of the better Mornington & Phillip Island spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Smiths Beach (Phillip Island)?
Rocks at the ends.