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

Monday 12 October is shaping up to be a great day to get out and enjoy the coastal lifestyle, with calm bay waters and plenty of sunshine to be had despite the overcast conditions. The temperature is currently sitting at 16C, making it a perfect day to get outdoors and make the most of the beautiful scenery. With the historic pier and its penguin colony, as well as Luna Park on the foreshore, there's no shortage of things to see and do.



The ocean conditions are looking ideal for a range of activities, with a wave height of 0.40m making it excellent for beginners to get out and try their hand at paddleboarding or kayaking. The water temperature is a cool 16.4C, so a 3/2 full wetsuit is recommended if you're planning on spending any extended period of time in the water. With high tide at 02:14 pm and low tide at 08:06 pm, there's plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the water throughout the day.



For all you sports and fitness enthusiasts out there, today is a great day to get out and enjoy your favourite activities, with the calm waters making it perfect for paddleboarding and the flat terrain ideal for running or cycling. The fishing conditions are also looking good, with the calm waters and gentle breeze making it easy to cast a line and wait for a bite. Surfers may find the conditions a bit too calm for their liking, but there's still plenty of other activities to enjoy, and the scenic views make it a great day to get out and enjoy the coastline.



As we head into the afternoon, the temperature is expected to remain steady at 16C, making it a great day to stay outdoors and enjoy the scenery. With no chance of rain and low UV levels, you can enjoy the sunshine without worrying about getting caught in a storm or needing to slather on the sunscreen. So why not grab your board, your bike, or your fishing rod, and get out and make the most of this beautiful day by the water.

About This Coastline

St Kilda Beach is Melbourne’s best-known bayside shore, combining a broad sandy waterfront with restaurants, music venues, historic attractions and views across Port Phillip.

It functions as both a destination and an everyday coastal environment, with its identity renewed through repeated local use.

The Vibe

The atmosphere is urban, lively and highly social.

Runners, cyclists, kiteboarders and families share the promenade by day, while bars, theatres and restaurants keep the suburb active after sunset. Even at its busiest, the atmosphere is grounded by familiar routines: walking, swimming, checking the surf and gathering near the water.

The Local Anchor

St Kilda Pier is the local maritime anchor, extending into the bay beside the historic pavilion and marina.

Nearby Luna Park, the Palais Theatre and the Sea Baths preserve the suburb’s long history as Melbourne’s seaside entertainment district. The anchor is important because it links the visible landscape to a longer account of culture, work and public life.

The Landscape

The beach faces west across the relatively sheltered waters of Port Phillip, producing smaller waves than the open Bass Strait coast.

Wind can still build rough water, especially for paddlers and kite sports, while the long foreshore remains one of the city’s most accessible coastal spaces. Vegetation, geology and water movement combine to create a setting that changes markedly between calm weather and more exposed conditions.

This meeting of water, land and community gives St Kilda Beach a character that is far richer than a simple beach stop.