St Kilda Beach, VIC

Melbourne's most famous beach — calm bay waters, the historic pier with its penguin colony, and Luna Park on the foreshore.

Live AI Coastal Briefing

It's Wednesday, 27 May, and a beautiful morning to be out and about in our stunning coastal location. The calm bay waters are looking inviting, with the historic pier and its famous penguin colony standing tall, and the iconic amusement park on the foreshore adding to the excitement. With a temperature of 13C already, it's shaping up to be a great day to get out and enjoy all that our beautiful coastline has to offer.



The ocean conditions are perfect for a relaxing day on the water, with a wave height of just 0.48m, making it an excellent day for beginners to get out and try their hand at paddleboarding or swimming. The water temperature is a comfortable 15.1C, so a 3/2 full wetsuit is recommended if you plan on spending an extended period in the water. With the high tide already passing at 08:21 am, and the low tide not until 01:58 pm, there's plenty of time to get out and enjoy the bay.



For all you sports and fitness enthusiasts out there, today is a great day to get out and enjoy your favourite activity. The flat water is ideal for paddleboarding, and the light winds of just 2 km/h from the NE make it a great day for a leisurely cycle or run along the foreshore. The fishing conditions are also looking good, with the calm waters making it easier to spot any fish biting. And for the surfers, while the waves may not be big, the small waves are perfect for beginners or those just looking for a relaxing surf.



As we head into the afternoon, the conditions are expected to remain much the same, with plenty of cloud cover and a gentle breeze. With no rain expected, and a low UV alert, it's a great day to get out and enjoy all that our beautiful coastline has to offer. So why not grab your board, your bike, or your running shoes, and get out and make the most of this stunning day - we'll see you out there.