Portsea Back Beach
Mornington Phillip Island · Australia
Beach break under cliffsgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Powerful banks, strong currents. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break under cliffs |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -38.342, 144.707 |
FAQ
Is Portsea Back Beach good for beginners?
Portsea Back Beach is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Portsea Back Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#mornington-phillip-island/portsea-back-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Mornington Phillip Island
- Sorrento Back Beach — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Rye Back Beach — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- St Andrews Beach — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Gunnamatta — Beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Point Leo — Beach break and reef, beginners and intermediates
- Smiths Beach — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Forrest Caves — Beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Woolamai — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers