Beach Weather in Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Australia

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Beach Weather Today in Twelve Apostles

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Twelve Apostles faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:26 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 70% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Twelve Apostles

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

TWELVE APOSTLES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 16° 17° 12° 11°
52% 19% 65% 50% 29% 69% 70% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 13° 14° 13° 11° 10°
53% 80% 73% 79% 69% 52% 95% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 10°
69% 59% 100% 100% 89% 100% 80% 74%
0.3mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12°
90% 100% 60% 90% 89% 66% 84% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14°
67% 95% 87% 16% 19% 56% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 12° 12°
0% 0% 0% 13% 32% 53% 81% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 12° 14° 14° 10°
42% 58% 67% 73% 69% 58% 50% 53%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
4
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
13.4s 12.8s 12.2s 12.1s 12.2s 12.2s 12.0s 11.9s
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
11.9s 14.3s 14.5s 15.6s 16.1s 16.2s 16.1s 16.0s
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
29
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
15.9s 15.6s 15.4s 15.2s 14.7s 14.4s 14.0s 14.0s
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
14.0s 13.9s 13.8s 13.7s 13.5s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.5m
0.4m
12.8s 12.7s 12.6s 12.3s 13.1s 13.0s 12.6s 12.4s
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.6m
12.6s 12.9s 13.1s 12.9s 12.7s 12.3s 15.9s 17.9s
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
1.8m
1.9m
1.8m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
13.0s 16.6s 19.5s 14.5s 12.0s 12.4s 12.9s 13.1s
Thu 15th May
1:59 PM 8:30 PM
1.21 0.61
Fri 16th May
12:16 AM 7:00 AM 2:27 PM 8:51 PM
0.77 0.18 1.19 0.65
Sat 17th May
12:25 AM 7:17 AM 2:51 PM 9:05 PM
0.78 0.19 1.14 0.68
Sun 18th May
12:31 AM 7:32 AM 3:10 PM 9:12 PM
0.80 0.22 1.07 0.70
Mon 19th May
12:41 AM 7:45 AM 3:19 PM 9:15 PM
0.82 0.26 1.00 0.70
Tue 20th May
12:59 AM 7:58 AM 3:18 PM 9:22 PM
0.82 0.32 0.95 0.67
Wed 21st May
1:27 AM 8:12 AM 3:14 PM 9:41 PM
0.81 0.39 0.91 0.63
Thu 15th May
17°
0.0mm
8kmh W
51%
Fri 16th May
14°
0.7mm
13kmh W
73%
Sat 17th May
12°
1.4mm
23kmh S
83%
Sun 18th May
12°
0.2mm
13kmh SSE
75%
Mon 19th May
14°
0.0mm
4kmh SSW
42%
Tue 20th May
16°
0.2mm
25kmh NW
32%
Wed 21st May
14°
0.0mm
20kmh S
58%
Thu 22nd May
16°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
36%
Fri 23rd May
16°
0.0mm
8kmh NE
7%
Sat 24th May
17°
0.0mm
23kmh NNW
32%
Sun 25th May
17°
1.2mm
26kmh NW
69%
Mon 26th May
11°
0.4mm
22kmh SSW
87%
Tue 27th May
13°
0.9mm
25kmh S
75%
Wed 28th May
12°
0.4mm
12kmh S
87%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Twelve Apostles don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

Imagine taking a holiday at the stunning Twelve Apostles, located in Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia. This breathtaking coastal area is home to the famous limestone rock formations known as the Twelve Apostles and offers a unique beach experience for visitors looking to relax and explore the natural beauty of Australia's southern coast.

Beach Type

The beaches around the Twelve Apostles are primarily composed of coarse sand and rocky shorelines, providing an interesting and rugged landscape for visitors to explore. While you may not find powdery white sand here, the dramatic cliffs, rock formations, and tide pools more than make up for it. The rocky nature of these beaches also makes them perfect for snorkeling and diving, as fish and other marine life are often found in abundance around rocks and reefs.

Beach Activities

There are several beach activities that are popular at the Twelve Apostles:

  1. Hiking: The area boasts numerous walking tracks that allow you to take in the stunning views of the coastline and the rock formations from various vantage points.
  2. Photography: With its dramatic landscapes and ever-changing light conditions, this location is a photographer's paradise.
  3. Wildlife spotting: Keep an eye out for seals sunbathing on rocks or playing in the water along with various seabirds that call this area home.
  4. Snorkeling & diving: As mentioned earlier, rocky beaches provide an excellent habitat for marine life making it a great spot for snorkeling or diving adventures.
  5. Exploring tide pools: The rocky shorelines create fascinating tide pools filled with colorful marine life waiting to be discovered during low tide.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels located directly on the beach near the Twelve Apostles due to its protected status within Port Campbell National Park, there are several accommodation options nearby:

Areas to Stay In

When visiting the Twelve Apostles, consider staying in one of the following areas:

  1. Port Campbell: This charming coastal village is the closest town to the Twelve Apostles and offers a range of accommodation, dining, and shopping options.
  2. Princetown: Located a short drive from the Twelve Apostles, Princetown is a smaller, quieter option for those looking for a more peaceful stay.
  3. Peterborough: A bit further along the coast, Peterborough offers stunning views along with golfing and fishing opportunities.

Beach Amenities

While there may not be many amenities directly on the beaches near the Twelve Apostles due to their natural and protected status, visitors can still find essential facilities nearby:

  • Public restrooms
  • Parking areas
  • Picnic tables
  • Viewing platforms for taking in the coastal scenery

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