Is October a good time for surfing at Phillip Island – Woolamai?
October is one of the best months for surfing at Phillip Island – Woolamai. Waves 1.3 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
Plan your trip to Phillip Island – WoolamaiEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 15 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in October
1
OctGOOD
Angourie
Australia
1.9 m waves22° water24° air
1249 km away · Advanced only · shorty · ✈ LSY 73 km
2
OctGOOD
Lennox Head
Australia
1.9 m waves22° water24° air
1325 km away · Advanced only · shorty · ✈ BNK 5 km
3
OctPEAK SEASON
Manly Beach
Sydney · Australia
2 m waves20° water23° air
750 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ SYD 20 km
4
OctPEAK SEASON
Bondi Beach
Sydney · Australia
2 m waves19° water23° air
742 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ SYD 11 km
5
OctGOOD
Cactus Beach
Australia
2 m waves17° water22° air
1330 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CED 69 km
6
OctGOOD
Crescent Head
Australia
1.7 m waves21° water24° air
1074 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PQQ 30 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Australia in October →Where to go surfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Phillip Island – Woolamai?
October is one of the best months for surfing at Phillip Island – Woolamai. Waves 1.3 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Phillip Island – Woolamai in October?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Phillip Island – Woolamai in October?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Phillip Island – Woolamai in October?
Around 17°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Angourie (1.9 m waves), Lennox Head (1.9 m waves) & Sydney – Manly Beach (2 m waves).
