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PATROLLED BEACH

Beach number: vicP052
State/Region: VIC - Black Rock
Beach name: HALF MOON BAY
General Beach Hazard Rating: 3
Least hazardous: 1-3
Moderately hazardous: 4-6
Highly hazardous: 7-8
Extremely hazardous: 9-10
Hazard rating refers to physical beach and surf conditions ONLY and does not include potentially dangerous marine life.
Beach

Half Moon Bay receives its name from its crescentic shape. The 350 m long bay faces north in the southern corner, then swings around to face west along the northern section. Due to the partially protected nature of the bay, it has long been a site for boating. It has a boat launching ramp, a 100 m long jetty, and off the jetty are the remains of HMVS Cerberus which was grounded in 1926, to provide additional shelter for the boats.

The beach is relatively protected in the southern corner and extensive sand shoals lie off the beach, necessitating the need for the long jetty. The bars narrow but continue up the beach, where they may be cut by deeper rip channels. High waves will produce strong currents in the rips and against the northern rocks at Red Bluff.

The Half Moon Bay Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1910 and is the oldest in the state. It is located in the southern corner of the beach, next to a few boat sheds and the Black Rock Yacht Club. There is extensive parking for both clubs and the boat ramp on the point, with additional parking on the northern bluffs, as well as walkways down to the beach.

 

Swimming

A relatively safe beach in the southern corner, with deeper water and more rip channels toward the north. Best to stay close inshore in the patrolled area, just north of the surf club, as there is an average of 18 rescues a year at the beach.

 

Surfing

Waves break over the northern bars and reefs during strong westerly winds and accompanying waves.

 

Fishing

The Pier is the most popular location, with the best beach fishing toward the northern end.

 

General

This beach has a very active and accessible southern corner, with a more natural and quieter northern section. Access and parking are good at both ends. Care should be taken if near the remains of the Cerberus, as it is deteriorating badly.

 

Carpark

Type: Formal parking area
Surface: Sealed
Spaces: 200

 

SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.

Weather
Today
 
15°
wind
ENE/9 km/h
 
  • Fri
  • Sat
    24°
    15°
  • Sun
    21°
    15°
  • Mon
    22°
    14°
  • Tue
    23°
    13°
  • Wed
    26°
    12°
MOORABBIN AWS (8 km) issued at 07:00 (EST)
Water
21
Issued at Fri, February 10 07:01
Swell Forecast
Todays Swell Description
Wind:
East to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots becoming southeasterly 20 to 25 knots later in the evening.

Swell:
Southwesterly 1 to 2 metres.
Cape Otway to Wilsons Promontory issued at Fri, February 10 05:10 (Local Time)
Today's Tide
  • High
    5:45
    0.82m
  • Low
    12:02
    0.32m
  • High
    17:34
    0.81m
 
issued at Thu, February 9 10:00 (Local Time)
UV Index
10

Half Moon Bay Surf Life Saving Club

Club Cap Description Red and Blue Quartered

Physical Address Beach Road, Black Rock, VIC, 3193

Postal Address PO Box 272, Black Rock, VIC, 3193

Phone 03 9598 0399

Beach Name of location of organisation Half Moon Bay

Beach Key of base location vicP052

Description of Service Provider Founded in 1910 Celebrating 100 years in 2010

*Although SLSA has tried to ensure that this information is accurate, as it has been provided by surf life saving club(s) and/or other organisations, SLSA takes no responsibility for its accuracy. Please contact the entity(s) displayed directly if you need any further information. .

Half Moon Bay Surf Life Saving Club

29 January to 26 April
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm


13 November to 19 December
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm


25 December to 26 January
  • Sat
  • Sun/PH
  • 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm


Date: Friday, February 10, 2012

This week's beach service information

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Half Moon Bay Surf Life Saving Club

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SLSA provides this information as a guide only. Surf conditions are variable and therefore this information should not be relied upon as a substitute for observation of local conditions and an understanding of your abilities in the surf. SLSA reminds you to always swim between the red and yellow flags and never swim at unpatrolled beaches. SLSA takes all care and responsibility for any translation but it cannot guarentee that all translations will be accurate.

HALF MOON BAY Statistics July 2011 - June 2012
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Beach Totals: 1 0 0
 
Breakdown of statistics by organisation
Half Moon Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Rescues First Aids Preventative Actions
Total: 1
 
Breakdowns: 1Rescue Board