Woolamai surf report
Phillip Island's most exposed beach, powerful and consistent.
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Tomorrow at Woolamai (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Glassy, no wind, overhead waves. Rated for an intermediate surfer.
- Barely any wind (3 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around overhead (1.9m faces), on the big side for an intermediate surfer.
- South-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and dropping at 5am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings south-westerly 5 kn around 7am, so it'll get choppy.
- Faces around 1.9m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.9m and 11 seconds, Woolamai is one for advanced / pro surfers and up today. Dangerous rips. Patrolled in summer only.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Woolamai good?
- Best wind
- Northerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-east to west-south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Intermediate+
Who it suits depends on the size: intermediates up to about 1.5m. Bigger than 1.5m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days. 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 Woolamai for your level.
Watch out
Dangerous rips. Patrolled in summer only.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Woolamai?
Woolamai is best with a northerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-east to west-south-west swell and mid tide. It picks up more swell than anywhere else around, so it is often the place to check on small days.
What wind is offshore at Woolamai?
A northerly wind (N) blows straight offshore at Woolamai, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Woolamai good for beginners?
Not really. Woolamai is best for intermediate surfers and up. Beginners will have a better time at Smiths Beach (Phillip Island).
What should I watch out for at Woolamai?
Dangerous rips. Patrolled in summer only.
Nearby breaks
- Smiths Beach (Phillip Island) 10.1 km
- Point Leo 27.8 km
- Flinders 29.4 km