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

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Can be intense when good.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Moderate to busy.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Good to very good when on.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Heavy.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Clean.

Hazards

Rips, heavy surf.

Access

Car park; stairs.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

October–March.

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