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

Friday 28 August is shaping up to be a beautiful day here at our stunning coastal destination, with calm bay waters and plenty of sunshine to go around. The historic pier and its famous penguin colony are sure to be a hit with visitors, and the iconic Luna Park on the foreshore is always a treat. With a temperature of 8C and mostly clear skies, it's a great day to get out and enjoy all that our coast has to offer.



The ocean conditions are looking perfect for a day on the water, with a wave height of just 0.34m - that's ankle high and ideal for beginners. The water temperature is a cool 13.0C, so make sure to pack your 4/3 full wetsuit if you're planning to get in the water. High tide is at 12:51 pm with a height of 2.3m, and low tide will be at 06:23 pm with a height of -1.5m.



If you're looking to get active today, the conditions are perfect for a range of sports and activities. Surfers will love the calm and gentle waves, while runners and cyclists will enjoy the cool and clear conditions. Anglers can try their luck in the bay, and paddleboarders will have a blast on the flat and peaceful water. With the sun shining and a gentle breeze blowing at 9 km/h from the north, it's a great day to get out and enjoy your favourite activity.



As we head into the afternoon, the temperature is expected to stay cool at a maximum of 8C, with plenty of sunshine and clear skies. It's a great day to pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery, or to simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. With low UV levels and good air quality, it's a perfect day to get out and enjoy all that our beautiful coastal destination has to offer, so make the most of it and have a great day.

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.