Childers Cove
Victoria, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.5m
- Period
- 10.5s
- Wind
- 26 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · Low in 1h555-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Melbourne local
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Childers Cove is a reef break over mixed in Victoria, Australia. It's at its best on 2–6m swells from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- N, NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 2m – 6m
Childers Cove surf FAQ
Is Childers Cove good for beginners?+
Childers Cove is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 2–6m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Childers Cove?+
Different days call for different boards. Childers Cove can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Childers Cove?+
Look for 2–6m of swell from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the N / NE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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