Port Phillip Bay / Rickett's Point (Beaumaris Beach) Search Add Picture Edit

Continent
Australia
Country
Australia
Next Big City
Melbourne
Next Town
Melbourne
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
No information

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
Ships, Reefs
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
High tide

Flat to small waves. Shallow reef to the west, dries on low tide.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Rocks
Beach Users:
January, February

Small sandy beach with rocks to the east.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

A wetsuit is a must in winter but is usually not needed in summer. In summer expect a sea breeze and temperatures often over 30°C.

Wind

Best Months:
January, February, March, December
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
SE, SW
Main Direction:
SW

The best wind is a sea breeze which comes through regularly in the afternoon in summer. This comes in from the Southwest. Mostly ridden in a SE.



How to get there

Transport
Car, Bus, Train
Access
Medium walk

Easy to get to with the local Sanderingham line trains. Several stations are close enough to the beach to walk there are also several buses that could also be used.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Nightlife

Many options in Melbourne.