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Portsea Back Beach

Portsea Back Beach near Melbourne provides exposed ocean swimming with strong Southern Ocean swells and powerful currents suited for advanced swimmers only. The rugged Victorian coastline offers dramatic scenery but demands significant surf and water skill. Only attempt this beach during calm conditions and never alone.

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Portsea Back Beach

-38.3361, 144.7056

Details

Location
Australia
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
-38.3361, 144.7056

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