Surfing in St Andrews beach, Mornington Peninsula,
Victoria Australia
Swell Sizes:
1m/3ft-5m/16ft
Victoria is the second-smallest state of Australia. It faces New South Wales to the north and Tasman Sea to the east. The unique combination of spectacular coastline, pristine beaches, numerous national parks, dense forests and mountains attract visitors all year long and offer a plethora of activities to sport lovers.
Mornington Peninsula lies to the southeast of Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city. It is surrounded by Western Port to the east and Port Phillips to the west. There is a vast number of great surf sites all along this section. St Andrews Beach sits on the Bass Strait side of the southern Mornington Peninsula. This spot is an exposed beach break that has reliable surf. Offshore winds blow from the northeast and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest.
Surfers can explore the waves with swell sizes from 1 m (3 ft) and capable to hold up to 5 m (16 ft). In summer, the wind blows offshore at 66%, in autumn the wind blows at 58%, in winter at 60% and in spring at 67%. The site is suitable for more experienced surfers. St Andrews beach is crowded during weekends. Finally, apart from surfing you can also explore the peninsula which is famous for the variety of beaches, the wineries and the mazes. Note: watch out for sharks and rips.
