Portsea Back Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW
Wind
NNE
Surf Height
Shoulder high to double overhead.
Tide
High.
Portsea Back Beach Surf Guide
An exposed beachbreak producing powerful peaks and barrels. Highly responsive to swell and sandbank formation. LOCAL RESOURCES:Portsea Surf Life Saving Club
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
BegIntAdv
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Can be intense when good.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
MellowHeavy
Moderate to busy.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Good to very good when on.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
LightExhausting
Heavy.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Clean.
Hazards
Rips, heavy surf.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Gun, Bodyboard
Access
Car park; stairs.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
October–March.
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