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Beaches + Coastline

Breathe in the salty air and slow down by the sea.

Just an hour from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is home to some of Victoria’s most spectacular beaches and rugged coastlines.

Whether you're chasing soft golden sands for a family day out, dramatic cliffs and surf breaks, or hidden coves perfect for a peaceful escape.  You'll find your ideal stretch of coast right here.

From calm bay beaches ideal for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding, to wild ocean shores where waves roll in from Bass Strait, our coastal landscapes invite you to relax, explore, and connect with nature. Discover walking trails that hug the shoreline, scenic lookouts, tidal rockpools, and beach towns with a laid-back charm all their own.

Start planning your next coastal adventure on the Mornington Peninsula, where the beach is always within reach.  Explore Mornington Peninsula Best Beaches here.

Portsea Surf Beach

The consistent breaks of Portsea Surf Beach make it one of the best surf spots on the Mornington Peninsula. Catch a wave, explore the seemingly endless stretch of coast or relax on the sandy shore and admire the vistas across Bass Strait.

Portsea Back Beach Road provides good access to the car parks and lookout above the beach, with a steep walk down to the beach and surf lifesaving club.

The beach is 2.5 kilometres long, with extensive intertidal calcarenite rock platforms and reefs forming the boundaries, together with smaller reefs and rocks outcropping along the beach. It faces the south-west and receives the full force of the south-west waves and westerly winds.

Swimming: A popular summer beach, however definitely stay on the bar and between the flags, and clear of the rips, rocks and reefs, particularly at low tide when the rips intensify.

Surfing: A popular surfing spot in summer, when Portsea is overrun with holiday makers. The beach breaks occur over the bars and reefs, with best conditions during low to moderate swell and northerly winds.

Fishing: A popular spot for beach and rock fishing, with deep rip holes a permanent feature, together with rocks and reef along the beach.

No dogs allowed.

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