Nestled within Cape Conran Coastal Park on Victoria's stunning Wilderness Coast, Salmon Rocks Beach offers a small, 50-metre break in the rugged rock platform where the Southern Ocean crashes against exposed reef. This west-facing cove is prized for its clear waters, abundant rock pools to explore, and its position as the launching point for abalone divers. The dramatic contrast of granite boulders, sandy shore, and offshore reef creates a unique snorkeling environment that combines sheltered inshore pools with deeper water just beyond the break.
Salmon Rocks / Salmon Beach
IntermediateMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.2 mSwell Period 9.4 sWind Speed 9.9 knPrecipitation 43 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Swell waves breaking on reef
Exposed west-facing aspect means large swells can create dangerous breaking waves over the offshore reef.
Moderate risk: Strong inshore currents
Sweep along the exposed coastline and can be unpredictable around the rock break.
Low risk: Slippery rocks
Rock platform and boulders become extremely slippery when wet, particularly around the shoreline and pools.
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Located within Cape Conran Coastal Park, approximately 12 km south of Marlo on the Princes Highway. Follow the signs to Cape Conran and the Salmon Rocks car park.
Parking & facilities
Car park available at Salmon Rocks within Cape Conran Coastal Park. A small parking fee applies (Parks Victoria vehicle entry fee).
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Parks Victoria vehicle entry fee applies for Cape Conran Coastal Park.
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