Monforts Beach is a secluded ocean-side gem within the Mornington Peninsula National Park, tucked between Bridgewater Bay and Fowlers Beach. This wild, reef-dominated shoreline features dramatic limestone cliffs, extensive rock platforms, and deep tidal pools that emerge at low tide. Its quiet, uncrowded setting rewards snorkelers with fascinating pools to explore among the rocky reefs, though conditions change rapidly with the tide — at high tide the surf washes over the reefs, and at low tide vast rock flats are exposed. The beach is narrow and best visited for a combination of rock-pool discovery and adventurous coastal scenery.
Monforts Beach, Blairgowrie
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.8 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 2.4 knPrecipitation 26 mmTidal Phase flood
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DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Monforts Beach, Blairgowrie has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Reef-covered surf at high tide danger
Waves averaging 1.5 m break over shallow reef flats, creating dangerous conditions for swimmers and snorkelers at high tide.
- Strong surf and rip currents danger
The ocean-facing beach is exposed to Southern Ocean swells with dangerous surf conditions and potential rip currents.
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High risk: Reef-covered surf at high tide
Waves averaging 1.5 m break over shallow reef flats, creating dangerous conditions for swimmers and snorkelers at high tide.
High risk: Strong surf and rip currents
The ocean-facing beach is exposed to Southern Ocean swells with dangerous surf conditions and potential rip currents.
Moderate risk: Exposed sharp rocks and reefs at low tide
Over 100 m of rocks and reef flats are exposed at low tide, with sharp limestone edges that can cause injury.
Low risk: Isolated location
Limited visibility from shore and infrequent visitors make this a secluded spot where help may not be immediately available.
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Located on the ocean (south) side of the Mornington Peninsula in Blairgowrie. From the Nepean Highway / Point Nepean Road, turn onto King Street (or Beach Street) and follow towards the coast. The beach is accessed via a walking track from the car park area near the end of Kings Road, within Mornington Peninsula National Park.
Parking & facilities
Limited roadside parking is available at the end of Kings Road, Blairgowrie, near the walking track entrance to the beach.
No entry fee. Part of Mornington Peninsula National Park.
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