Smiths Beach is a 1 km south-west facing surf beach on Phillip Island, looking out into Bass Strait. Its clear, relatively sheltered waters and extensive rock pools at low tide make it a wonderful snorkeling destination. Beneath the surface you'll find bommies, vibrant corals and sponges, large overhangs, and reef structures at both the eastern gully and western end. Part of a marine protected area, this beach offers easy shore access, consistent conditions, and a captivating underwater landscape that changes with every tide.
Smiths Beach
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Wave Height 0.6 mSwell Period 13 sWind Speed 15 knPrecipitation 24 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Strong Rips and Currents
Smiths Beach can have powerful rip currents that pose a risk to swimmers and snorkelers.
Moderate risk: Limited Lifeguard Patrol Period
Lifesavers patrol only from 27 December to 25 January. Outside this period there are no lifeguards on duty.
Low risk: Swell Surges at Gully Entry
The gully entry at the eastern end provides some protection but surges can still rush through the gap.
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
Located on Phillip Island, 90 minutes from Melbourne via the M1 and Phillip Island Road. Take Back Beach Road to Smiths Beach Road. The beach is at 895 Phillip Island Tourist Road.
Parking & facilities
Large sealed car park with disabled spaces on the bluffs behind the eastern end of the beach. Can fill up during peak season. An all-access ramp leads from the car park down to the sand.
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Free entry. No fees for parking or beach access.
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