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Eastern Beach is the main swimming beach for Geelong. It is backed by the grassy slopes of Eastern Beach Reserve and has a 200 m long, circular swimming enclosure toward its eastern end. There are numerous facilities in the reserve and at the tidal pool, including a children's... Read more

Eastern Beach is the main swimming beach for Geelong. It is backed by the grassy slopes of Eastern Beach Reserve and has a 200 m long, circular swimming enclosure toward its eastern end. There are numerous facilities in the reserve and at the tidal pool, including a children's pool.

Swimming

This is the safest place to swim in Geelong, with a choice of two pools and a range of other aquatic activities.

Surfing

None.

Fishing

Only off the outside of the pool enclosure.

General

Geelong's premier beach area, with a full range of facilities for picnickers and bathers.

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There are currently no services provided by Surf Life Saving Australia for this beach. Please take the time to browse the Surf Safety section of this website to learn more about staying safe when swimming at Australian beaches. Click here to visit general surf education information.

Geelong (Lifeguards)

Information

About

Geelong, VIC 3220

Includes beaches:
Geelong Grammar, Moorpanyal Park, St Helens, Rippleside, Western, Point Henry, Seabrae-sands, Grand Scenic, Hermsley

Length:
0.7km

General Beach Hazard Rating:
1/10 (Least hazardous)

Beach Key:
 vicP105

Nearby beaches

Western
Western
1.3km
Rippleside
Rippleside
2.34km
St Helens
St Helens
2.82km

Hazards

  • Sharks
    Sharks
  • High Tide Range
    High Tide Range
  • Winds
    Winds

Information Symbols

  • Formal parking area
  • Toilets
  • Kiosk
  • BBQ
  • Picnic
  • Shade
  • Playground
  • Drinking water
  • Dressing shed
  • Showers
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Passenger ferry
  • Boat ramp

    Weather

    Sunday 22, Apr 6:55 pm

    Day 21°    Night 11°
    15.6°C
    Hazy

    Water Temperature  18°C

    Swell

    Wind

    Wind: Variable about 10 knots.
    Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres in the far west.
    Seas: Below 1 metre.
    Weather: Partly cloudy.

    Tide

    7 am
    1.05m     		1 am
    0.50m     		8 pm
    1.12m     		2 pm
    0.22m

    UV

    Index: 3 (Moderate)

    Sun protection recommended from 10:50 am to 1:30 pm

    Radar

    128 km

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    Weather

    Monday 23, Apr

    Day 22°    Night 11°
    Possible early fog. Hazy

    Swell

    Wind

    Wind: East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to northeasterly in the morning then becoming variable about 10 knots in the late evening.
    Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
    Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday, then decreasing to 1 metre later in the evening.
    Weather: Partly cloudy.

    Tide

    7 am
    1.04m     		2 am
    0.51m     		9 pm
    1.09m     		2 pm
    0.24m

    UV

    Index: 3 (Moderate)

    Sun protection recommended from 10:40 am to 1:40 pm

    Weather

    Sun 22, Apr to Sun 29, Apr

    Swell

    Wind

    Wind: Northerly 10 to 15 knots turning westerly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon.
    Swell: Southwesterly 1.5 to 2 metres.
    Seas: Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
    Weather: Cloudy. 50% chance of showers.

    Tide

    UV

    Sun 22nd 3 (Moderate) Sun protection recommended from 10:50 am to 1:40 pm
    Mon 23rd 3 (Moderate) Sun protection recommended from 10:40 am to 1:40 pm
    Tue 24th 4 (Moderate) Sun protection recommended from 10:40 am to 1:40 pm
    Wed 25th 3 (Moderate) Sun protection recommended from 10:50 am to 1:30 pm

    SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarantee that all translations will be accurate.

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