Portsea Back Beach
Portsea Back Beach is the ocean-side run at the tip of Portsea, with powerful sandbank peaks and barreling beach-break sections that give it a more serious feel than the sheltered bay beaches nearby. It throws fast lefts and rights when the swell and banks line up, with rips and the exposed setting keeping it honest. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Portsea Back Beach in Victoria.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Northeast offshores clean it up, southwest swell is the best angle, and the spot usually sits best on a mid to high tide.
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Lineup Guide
Use the Back Beach Road car parks and expect a steep walk down from the lookout.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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