Weather Forecast
5.10°C
Current Temperature
11.00km/h
Wind speed
14.12°C
Water Temperature
0.59m
Swell
0.25m
Tide
7/11
UV
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.
Beach Length: 0.2km
General Hazard Rating: 1/10

Patrolled Beach Flag Patrols

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Information

Formal parking area
Formal parking area
Picnic
Drinking water
Toilets Block M/F
Public phone
Kiosk
Shade
Park
Train
Bus
Passenger ferry

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Hazards

Winds
High Tide Range

Weather

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.