Mornington Peninsula Surf Guide

Mornington Peninsula Surf Guide

The premier wave on Phillip Island, if you get to surf Express at its best, chances are you'll get one of the barrels of your life. E.P. is a heavy wave. It picks up the full force of any swell marching out of the Southern Ocean and unloads it onto a shallow ledge. Make the drop and prepare to pull in.

The break is quite exposed, and really only handles a northwest or north wind. Over 6 feet, the drops aren't as hairy and you have more time to set up the bowl section. It's most challenging when you have to take off virtually into the heaving tube section. Make a mistake, and you'll join the long list of surfers with injuries to body, pride, or board.

The locals have got this place wired, so if you want your wave, show respect and wait your turn, it's worth the wait. Phillip Island has a sharky reputation, and justifiably so, but Express seems to be off the menu, so at least that's one thing you won't have to worry about when surfing here.