Point Leo Reef is a shallow, beginner-friendly snorkeling site on the eastern flank of the Mornington Peninsula, overlooking Western Port Bay. The reef is formed from ancient basalt rock, creating a mosaic of weed-covered patches, rocky crevices, and sandy gutters between 3 and 8 metres deep. Starting on the eastern side and circling the point rewards snorkelers with calm, protected conditions and a surprising diversity of marine critters. Its gentle depth profile and easy shore access make it an ideal introduction to Victorian reef snorkeling, especially on a high tide when the reef top comes alive with activity.
Point Leo Reef
BeginnerMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 9.8 sWind Speed 15 knPrecipitation 29 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Slippery reef platform
The reef can be very slippery when wet, especially on the exposed basalt platforms at low tide.
Low risk: Outgoing tide current
Tidal currents flow through Western Port and can become moderate around the point. Snorkel on a rising tide for the calmest conditions.
Low risk: Surge near the point
Swell from the Bass Strait can wrap around the point, creating unexpected surge conditions.
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Entry
Point Leo Reef is accessed from Point Leo Beach on the eastern side of the Mornington Peninsula, about 90 minutes south-east of Melbourne via the M3 and then the Mornington Peninsula Freeway towards Balnarring. Turn off at Point Leo Road and follow it to the beach car park.
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Point Leo Beach has a large car park adjacent to the beach. Gets busy on warm weekends and holidays.
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