Mornington Peninsula Water Safety Alliance

Welcomes you to the Mornington Peninsula

This website has been designed to share local water safety awareness, messaging, local initiatives, campaigns and resources.

We invite you to explore the content and connect with the group who are working to reduce drownings and build water safe communities.

Dromana (PORT PHILLIP BEACHES)

Dromana is a safe swimming beach with life savers patrolling the beach over summer weekends.The relatively shallow waters with clean sands in white or yellow are ideal for people of all ages and a particular favourite for families.

Lifeguard Patrol Status

Lifeguards on Patrol

Patrol Start: 12:00 PM

Patrol Finish: 05:00 PM

Last Updated: 19/04/2025 10:30 AM

Swell

0.64m

Tide

0.95

High
Water Temperature

18.82°C

Wind (KMPH)

9.00

Wind Direction: NE

Know the conditions. Find a Patrolled Beach. Stay Safe.
Download the Beachsafe app.

Point Leo (WESTERNPORT BEACHES)

Western Port Bay affords considerable protection from higher ocean waves. Strong rips are also in this area (even on calm days) and therefore this is a surf beach patrolled by lifesavers. Care should be taken to swim between the flags.

Lifeguard Patrol Status - WARNING

No Lifeguards

Last Updated: 19/04/2025 10:30 AM

Swell

1.88m

Tide

0.40

Low
Water Temperature

18.63°C

Wind (KMPH)

9.00

Wind Direction: NE

Know the conditions. Find a Patrolled Beach. Stay Safe.
Download the Beachsafe app.

Gunnamatta (OCEAN BEACHES)

Gunnamatta Beach in Fingal is an exposed, high energy, 3km stretch of beach with a wide, rip dominated surf zone. It is located in the Mornington Peninsula National Park and is part of the 30km long sandy and rocky coast that extends from Cape Schanck to Point Nepean. This is a very hazardous beach for swimming with usually high waves and strong rips close to shore. Stay between the flags, on the bar and away from the rips, rocks and reefs.

Lifeguard Patrol Status

Lifeguards on Patrol

Patrol Start: 10:00 AM

Patrol Finish: 04:30 PM

Last Updated: 19/04/2025 10:30 AM

Swell

2.82m

Tide

0.64

High
Water Temperature

18.64°C

Wind (KMPH)

9.00

Wind Direction: NE

Know the conditions. Find a Patrolled Beach. Stay Safe.
Download the Beachsafe app.

  • Postpone alcohol until after your aquatic activity.

  • Be sun safe! UV can be high, no matter the weather – wear sunscreen, seek shade, wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated.

  • SAFETY REMINDER

    What do the warnings mean?

    Description

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  • If the waves, weather or swell threaten your activity, then leave immediately, including from sea spray and foam or a lack of visibility.

  • Watch for clouds turning dark – this can indicate a storm.

  • What are rip currents?

    A rip is formed when the water from waves reaches the shore and needs to find a way back out to sea.

    How to escape a rip current

  • SOLID RED FLAGS MEAN DO NOT SWIM

    What do the flags mean?

    Lifeguards look at the conditions on the beach and raise their red and yellow flags to mark out the safest part of the beach for you to swim and where they will be watching you.

    Learn more about the flags

  • SIGNS AT AUSTRALIAN BEACHES

    What do the safety signs mean?

    When visiting the beach, it’s important to read the safety signs in place to learn about the dangers at that location.

    Learn more about the safety signs

  • SAFETY REMINDER

    Risk of rockfalls from fragile cliffs

    Tell me more

  • LOOK FOR AND READ THE SAFETY SIGNS

    Swimming at the beach

    Safety Information