Collendina Beach Diving & Snorkelling Site lies near the western end of Collendina Beach in Ocean Grove, on Victoria's Barwon Coast facing Bass Strait. The main attraction is the Collendina Reefs (Breakers Reefs), located up to 400 metres offshore, featuring extensive gullies, overhangs, and sea caves teeming with marine life. This exposed south-south-east facing beach receives 1-1.5 m waves over a wide surf zone with persistent rips every 250 metres. Best attempted only on dead-calm days with zero swell and light offshore winds — when conditions align, the reef topography offers an exhilarating snorkel for experienced adventurers.
Collendina Beach Diving & Snorkelling Site
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Wave Height 0.7 mSwell Period 9.5 sWind Speed 15 knPrecipitation 35 mmTidal Phase flood
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DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Collendina Beach Diving & Snorkelling Site has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Strong Rips and Currents danger
Persistent rip currents occur every 250 metres along the beach, with permanent rips against the more prominent reefs. Deep rip holes and strong currents are common.
- Persistent rip currents danger
Rips occur every 250 m along the beach, with permanent rips against prominent reefs. Deep rip holes and strong lateral currents are common.
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High risk: Strong Rips and Currents
Persistent rip currents occur every 250 metres along the beach, with permanent rips against the more prominent reefs. Deep rip holes and strong currents are common.
High risk: Persistent rip currents
Rips occur every 250 m along the beach, with permanent rips against prominent reefs. Deep rip holes and strong lateral currents are common.
Moderate risk: Exposed Swell and Waves
The beach faces south-south-east into Bass Strait, receiving 1-1.5 m waves that break over reefs and rocks. In bigger seas, waves break on outer deeper reefs.
Moderate risk: Rocks and Reefs
Submerged and exposed rocks and reefs throughout the surf zone create hazards for swimmers and snorkelers, especially in turbulent conditions.
Moderate risk: Variable Conditions
Only safe to snorkel on very calm days with no wind and no swell. White water indicates dangerous conditions — do not enter.
Moderate risk: Large swell / surf conditions
Waves average 1–1.5 m, with bigger seas breaking on outer reefs. Snorkelling only viable on dead-calm, no-swell days.
Moderate risk: Variable weather conditions
Site faces south-south-east into Bass Strait; conditions change rapidly. Only safe with light offshore (NW–NE) winds and flat seas.
Low risk: Exposed rocky reefs
Offshore reefs (Collendina Reefs / Breakers Reefs) with shallow rock shelves subject to wave action. Scrapes and entrapment risk.
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From Ocean Grove, take Bonnyvale Road to the Collendina Caravan Park. Beach access at Collendina beach marker 6W on Buckley Park Foreshore Reserve. Alternatively, park on Ocean Throughway near the corner of Bonnyvale Road at beach marker 7W (opposite a milk bar).
Parking & facilities
Parking available at the Collendina Caravan Park on Bonnyvale Road (beach marker 6W) and on Ocean Throughway near Bonnyvale Road corner (beach marker 7W) on Buckley Park Foreshore Reserve.
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Free public access. Caravan park has its own fee structure for overnight stays.
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