Gunnamatta
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The waves can get a bit rough, but usually OK.
Atmosphere:
Crowds. One of the most crowded beaches on the mornington peninsula, esp in summer. The place stinks of sewrage, esp after a Southerly wind. The water is almost fresh water due to the 450 million litres of waste water pumped out each day.
Additional Info:
Tends to get a bit bigger than the other coast (Bells, Lorne etc.)
Location
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Just over the dunes.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Rye Ocean Beach
2.59 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
U-Turns
3.62 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
St Andrews Beach
3.88 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |