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Gunnamatta kitesurf and surf spot

Australia · Victoria

Spot currently openExpert levelAltitude 10 m -38.45 | 144.86

Overview

Gunnamatta is a kitesurf spot located on the ocean coast of the Mornington Peninsula, in Victoria. This wild and exposed beach is known for its powerful waves and demanding conditions. It is one of the most renowned surf spots in Victoria, and experienced kitesurfers find exceptional wave riding conditions here. The dominant southwest to west winds blow side-shore to side-onshore on this southwest-facing beach. The waves are consistent and powerful, fed by Southern Ocean swells. The spot is strictly reserved for advanced to expert riders due to the power of the waves, dangerous rip currents, and ocean exposure. Access is via Truemans Road. Parking is at the top of the cliffs with a trail to descend to the beach. Warning: rip currents at Gunnamatta are among the most dangerous in Victoria. Never ride alone and check conditions before entering the water.

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Spot forecast for Gunnamatta

Sunrise 06:27 · Sunset 19:43

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.2 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now06:412.2 m12:271 m18:271.9 m00:320.7 m07:252.1 m13:121.1 m19:191.9 m01:200.8 m08:142.1 m14:051.1 m20:251.8 m02:171 m09:082 m15:041.1 m21:391.9 m03:261.1 m10:071.9 m16:061 m22:532 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.9 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.9 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.8 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.9 m
  • Saturday 24 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2 m

Gunnamatta: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

327h

in December · 28 rideable days

The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 25 rideable days a month and 327 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is August, at 11.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 26 rideable days J February: 24.5 rideable days F March: 24.5 rideable days M April: 20.5 rideable days A May: 13.5 rideable days M June: 14.5 rideable days J July: 15 rideable days J August: 11.5 rideable days11.5 d A September: 23.5 rideable days S October: 23.5 rideable days O November: 25 rideable days N December: 28 rideable days28 d D 0 10 20 30 January: 26 rideable days J February: 24.5 rideable days F March: 24.5 rideable days M April: 20.5 rideable days A May: 13.5 rideable days M June: 14.5 rideable days J July: 15 rideable days J August: 11.5 rideable days11.5 d A September: 23.5 rideable days S October: 23.5 rideable days O November: 25 rideable days N December: 28 rideable days28 d D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 63%13-20 knots · 34%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 12 °C. The wettest month is November, with 110 mm.

Monthly averages: Gunnamatta
Monthly averages — Gunnamatta — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 26.0 285 h 22 °C 47 mm
February 24.5 257 h 24 °C 30 mm
March 24.5 222 h 23 °C 23 mm
April 20.5 199 h 18 °C 68 mm
May 13.5 115 h 16 °C 26 mm
June 14.5 139 h 12 °C 48 mm
July 15.0 132 h 12 °C 84 mm
August 11.5 101 h 14 °C 56 mm
September 23.5 240 h 15 °C 86 mm
October 23.5 238 h 17 °C 74 mm
November 25.0 287 h 18 °C 110 mm
December 28.0 327 h 21 °C 58 mm

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Technical details of Gunnamatta spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Depending on conditions SSE: Depending on conditions S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Depending on conditions NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

Depending on conditions: SE, SSE, WNW.

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