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Cape Woolamai

Phillip Island, Australia
🌀Strong rips🦈Sharks

Cape Woolamai is Phillip Island's main surf beach—a dramatic stretch of sand backed by towering cliffs where Southern Ocean swells wrap into consistently good beach break peaks. The wild, rugged setting provides a stark contrast to the island's famous penguin parade and MotoGP circuit, offering genuine cold-water surfing with the added bonus of seal colonies and occasional shark sightings. The rips here can be powerful, and the water is decidedly brisk, but those willing to embrace Victoria's wild coast will find quality waves away from the crowds of closer beaches.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (210°)
Direction range
180° - 250°
Size range
0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.8m

Water temp

14°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Beach access from parking area.

Getting There

Airport
MEL
Drive time
100 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. SW swells from Southern Ocean.

Data Quality

community

Verified by Victoria surf community