Portarlington Jetty - Beach in Portarlington Greater Geelong VIC - SLS Beachsafe

Portarlington Jetty VIC

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Point Richards is a large accumulation of sand that forms the northern tip of the Bellarine Peninsula. The point is still growing slowly to the west, while in the east it is attached to the bedrock at Portarlington. There are three beaches along this 2.5 km section of... Read more

Point Richards is a large accumulation of sand that forms the northern tip of the Bellarine Peninsula. The point is still growing slowly to the west, while in the east it is attached to the bedrock at Portarlington. There are three beaches along this 2.5 km section of coast. The first is a 300 m long, low energy section west of the point, which grades into tidal flats. Between the point and the Portarlington Jetty is a 2 km long, north facing beach, backed by a large reserve and a caravan park. The third beach runs for 200 m east of the jetty to the bluffs.All three beaches have good access, with a large car park on the point servicing a boat ramp, and a second boat ramp on Portarlington Beach.

Swimming

These are three relatively safe beaches, with usually calm to low wave conditions. Due to the extensive sand flats, bathing is best at mid to high tide. However, watch the boat traffic near the boat ramps and jetty.

Surfing

None.

Fishing

The jetty is the most popular location.

General

A very popular section of coast, particularly during the summer holidays when the backing caravan park is full.

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Unpatrolled Unpatrolled Change Day

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Information

About

Portarlington, VIC 3223

Includes beaches:
Clifton Springs West, Clifton Springs Main, Clifton Springs East, Point Richards West, Portarlington, Steeles West, Steeles, Steeles East, Grassy Point West

Length:
0.2km

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

Beach Key:
 vicP115

Nearby beaches

Steeles West
Steeles West
0.85km
Portarlington
Portarlington
1km
Steeles
Steeles
1.01km

Hazards

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

Information Symbols

  • Formal parking area
  • Public phone
  • Kiosk
  • Shade
  • Toilets
  • Park
  • Picnic
  • Drinking water
  • Passenger ferry
  • Train
  • Bus

    Weather

    Tuesday 23, Oct 3:50 am

    Day 21°    Night 11°
    11.5°C
    Shower or two

    Water Temperature  15°C

    Swell

    Wind

    Wind: Westerly 15 to 20 knots turning southwesterly in the evening.
    Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres, increasing to 3 to 4 metres during the morning.
    Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
    Weather: Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning.

    Tide

    1 am
    0.73m     		8 am
    0.38m     		2 pm
    0.79m     		9 pm
    0.36m

    UV

    Index: 8 (Very High)

    Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 4:40 pm

    Radar

    128 km

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    Weather

    Wednesday 24, Oct

    Day 18°    Night 7°
    Partly cloudy

    Swell

    Wind

    Wind: Southwesterly 10 to 15 knots turning south to southeasterly below 10 knots early in the morning then tending east to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the late afternoon.
    Swell: Southwesterly 3 to 4 metres.
    Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning.
    Weather: Partly cloudy.

    Tide

    3 am
    0.78m     		9 am
    0.38m     		3 pm
    0.81m     		9 pm
    0.30m

    UV

    Index: 7 (High)

    Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:30 pm

    Weather

    Tue 23, Oct to Tue 30, Oct

    Swell

    Wind

    Wind: Northeasterly 10 to 15 knots shifting southwesterly during the day.
    Swell: Southwesterly 2.5 to 3 metres, decreasing to 2 metres during the evening.
    Seas: Around 1 metre.
    Weather: Partly cloudy.

    Tide

    UV

    Tue 23rd 7 (High) Sun protection recommended from 9:50 am to 4:20 pm
    Wed 24th 7 (High) Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:30 pm
    Thu 25th 7 (High) Sun protection recommended from 9:40 am to 4:30 pm
    Fri 26th 8 (Very High) Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 4:40 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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