Scout Beach is the central section of a continuous 600-metre sandy shoreline in Mornington, flanked by Mothers Beach to the west and Shire Hall Beach to the east. Named after the 2nd Mornington Sea Scouts hall perched above the bluffs, this north-facing Port Phillip Bay beach offers calm, shallow waters with a general hazard rating of just 3/10 — making it one of the least hazardous beaches on the peninsula. The sandy bottom gives way to scattered rocks near the eastern end, creating small habitats worth exploring. With picnic tables, toilets, a kiosk, and a car park opposite 793 Esplanade, it's a relaxed family-friendly snorkel spot that rewards a patient eye around the rocky edges.
Scout 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: Boat traffic
The beach sits near the Mornington Marina and a boat ramp. Snorkellers should stay clear of the boat channel and keep watch for vessels launching and retrieving.
Low risk: Submerged rocks at eastern end
The eastern section of Scout Beach near the Shire Hall Beach boundary has scattered rocks under the water that can cause cuts or stubbed toes if wading barefoot.
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From Melbourne, take the M3 (EastLink) south to the mornington Peninsula Freeway, then follow the Nepean Highway into Mornington. Turn onto the Esplanade and continue to 793 Esplanade. The beach is directly opposite the car park, accessible via a short path down the bluffs.
Parking & facilities
Car park located opposite 793 Esplanade, Mornington. Additional parking is available at the nearby Mornington Marina carpark.
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