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Woodside Beach is on the east coast of Victoria is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the east. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Beware of - Rips / undertow - Sharks.

The best time of year for surfing Woodside Beach (Wilsons Promontory) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 1% of the time in February while 23% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 76% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

Bells Beach - Bowl in Torquay is an exposed reef and point break that has reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Ideal winds are from the northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

The best time of year for surfing Bells Beach - Bowl with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 60% of the time in July while 29% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 11% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

Fairhaven is a fairly exposed beach break Offshore winds blow from the north. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.

The best time of year for surfing Fairhaven with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 16% of the time in August while 33% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 51% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

Cape Conran on the east coast is a fairly exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. A left hand reef. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Take care to avoid the rocks.

The best time of year for surfing Cape Conran with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 20% of the time in February while 11% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 69% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

Johanna on the far west coast, is an exposed beach and point break that has very consistent waves and works all around the year. Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Waves at the beach break both left and right and there is also a left hand point break. When the surf is up, crowds are likely. Hazards include rips, rocks and sharks.

The best time of year for surfing Johanna with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in June while 54% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 15% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.