Golfies is a shore-accessible snorkelling and dive site on Victoria's Shipwreck Coast, situated at the eastern end of Port Fairy East Beach, just west of the Port Fairy Golf Club. The site centres on Mills Reef, a distinctive T-shaped reef that stretches 100 metres out to sea from a sandy beach, with a 10-15 metre vertical wall dropping to a sandy bottom at 20 metres. Facing south and protected by the bay, Golfies teems with fish and invertebrate life, making it one of the best shore-entry snorkelling spots along the Western Victoria coastline when calm conditions prevail.
Golfies (Shore Dive Site)
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Wave Height 1.6 mSwell Period 10 sWind Speed 4.3 knPrecipitation 8.2 mmTidal Phase ebb
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DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Golfies (Shore Dive Site) has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Swell and Surge danger
Requires calm conditions and a very low swell. If you see lots of white water, do not enter.
- Rough swell danger
Requires calm conditions and very low swell. If you see lots of white water, conditions are unsafe — head home.
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High risk: Swell and Surge
Requires calm conditions and a very low swell. If you see lots of white water, do not enter.
High risk: Rough swell
Requires calm conditions and very low swell. If you see lots of white water, conditions are unsafe — head home.
Moderate risk: Boat Traffic
The area is frequented by boats. A dive flag must be displayed at all times when snorkelling.
Low risk: Outgoing Tide Current
Tidal movement can create currents around Mills Reef and the drop-off. Check tide times before entering.
Low risk: Cold water temperatures
Southern Ocean waters are cold year-round; proper exposure protection (wetsuit/drysuit) is essential.
Low risk: Variable visibility
Visibility can change rapidly with swell and wind conditions; check weather before entering.
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Shore entry
Entry
From Princes Highway (A1), turn south onto Woodbine Road, then right onto Skenes Road. From Port Fairy, head east on Griffiths Street which becomes Skenes Road. Car park is approximately 250 metres off Skenes Road via a narrow gravel road west of the Port Fairy Golf Course. Enter and exit from the beach.
Parking & facilities
There is a car park approximately 250 metres off Skenes Road via a narrow gravel road, west of the Port Fairy Golf Course.
parking
Free entry. No fees for shore access.
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