Tucked beneath the red-rock cliffs of Mornington Park, Mothers Beach is a north-facing, sheltered pocket of Port Phillip that lives up to its family-friendly name. The Mornington Pier wraps around the eastern edge, keeping the water flat and calm, while soft golden sand shelves gently into crystal-clear shallows — perfect for wading, stand-up paddleboarding, or simply floating while taking in views across the bay to Mt Eliza. Zayak sea sleds and reef boards are available for hire from the boat shed, and the Schnapper Point Kiosk sits right at the pier head for post-swim refreshments.
Mothers Beach
BeginnerMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.0 mSwell Period 11 sWind Speed 2.0 knPrecipitation 39 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Pier traffic
Boat and kayak traffic near the Mornington Pier entrance; stay clear of the boat ramp and moored vessels.
Low risk: Shallow rocks
Low-lying rocks along the eastern edge of the beach near the cliffs, submerged at high tide.
Low risk: Boat traffic near pier
Small boats and jet skis launch and navigate near the pier entrance; stay within the designated swimming area.
Low risk: Slippery rocks
The base of the red-rock cliffs and pier pylons can be slippery underfoot at low tide.
Low risk: Summer crowds
Occasional summer crowds can make swimming and snorkelling conditions congested near the shore.
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
From Mornington town centre head south on the Esplanade, turn onto Schnapper Point Drive. Mothers Beach sits directly below Mornington Park, bounded by the pier and the Esplanade.
Parking & facilities
Free car parking available along Schnapper Point Drive and near Mornington Park. Spaces fill early on summer weekends.
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Free entry. Kayak/sea sled hire from the boat shed at additional cost.
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