Stretching over two kilometres along the eastern shore of the Mornington Peninsula, Mount Martha Beach / Surf Beach offers a long, wide sandy foreshore backed by iconic colourful bathing boxes and native bushland. The protected waters of Port Phillip Bay provide generally calm conditions ideal for swimming and snorkelling, with a gently sloping seabed and sandy-bottom shallows that give way to deeper water offshore. Named a top-10 Australian beach in 2026, it's a picturesque and accessible snorkel spot for families and casual snorkellers exploring the bay's clear, temperate waters.
Mount Martha Beach / Surf Beach
BeginnerMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 9.8 sWind Speed 1.7 knPrecipitation 29 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Deep water close to shore
The water gets deep quickly a short distance from the shoreline, which can surprise weak swimmers.
Low risk: Vessel traffic
Boat launching facilities nearby mean occasional vessel traffic in the swimming area.
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
Located on the Mornington Peninsula, approximately 60 km south of Melbourne. Take the Nepean Highway to Mount Martha, then turn onto The Esplanade which runs parallel to the beach.
Parking & facilities
Foreshore car parking available along The Esplanade near the beach access points.
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No entry fee for beach access.
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