Photo of Portsea Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Portsea Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Portsea Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Portsea Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Portsea Beach and the settlement

Photo of Portsea Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.3

Good

Portsea Beach

Portsea, Australia

#111 out of 154 in Victoria

7.3

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Queenscliff • 7.5 km

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Tourist Attraction Point Lonsdale Lighthouse

8km

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About

Portsea Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 4th place out of 5 beaches in the Queenscliffe region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Portsea Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sorrento Ocean Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Portsea Beach is located in Queenscliffe within Queenscliff, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

8.5 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Queenscliff • 7.5 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Point Lonsdale Lighthouse

8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Portsea Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Portsea Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Queenscliff • 7.5km

Transport

Airport

GEX • 35km

Bus Station

Caitlin Ch/Warralily Bvd • 31.2km

Train Station

Drysdale • 20.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Portsea Beach?

The coastline of Portsea Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Portsea Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Portsea Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Portsea Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Portsea Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Portsea Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Portsea Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Portsea Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Portsea Beach?

The bar is located right on the Portsea Beach.

How far is the Portsea Beach from parking?

The Portsea Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Portsea Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Portsea Beach is January. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Portsea Beach (Borough of Queenscliffe) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Portsea Beach (Borough of Queenscliffe) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.