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15°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Twelve Apostles

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 1.5mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 51kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Twelve Apostles faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:34 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

TWELVE APOSTLES - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 12° 9° 6°
87% 90% 74% 100% 75% 52% 100% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.3mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6° 5° 5° 7° 10° 10° 9° 10°
100% 85% 88% 73% 62% 100% 100% 100%
0.7mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 11° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 79% 66% 81%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 9° 10° 12° 14° 15° 11° 12°
69% 57% 98% 93% 92% 57% 75% 92%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 9° 12° 17° 17° 11° 10°
86% 66% 100% 55% 6% 3% 3% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 9° 9° 12° 16° 17° 13° 10°
45% 45% 55% 63% 22% 0% 5% 69%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
15°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 13° 18° 19° 15° 12°
100% 33% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
16°
15°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
38
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
51
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
1.4m
1.7m
14.6s 14.4s 14.1s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.2s 18.7s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
53
kmh
52
kmh
50
kmh
46
kmh
35
kmh
42
kmh
50
kmh
1.8m
1.8m
1.8m
1.5m
1.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.6m
17.9s 17.9s 17.9s 16.6s 16.9s 13.5s 13.7s 13.6s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51
kmh
49
kmh
48
kmh
42
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
13.5s 13.2s 13.1s 13.3s 13.7s 14.0s 13.9s 14.0s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
14.0s 13.8s 13.6s 13.5s 13.3s 13.2s 12.9s 12.7s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.1s 11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
13.6s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 13.8s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
12.7s 12.5s 12.4s 12.3s 12.0s 12.8s 13.6s 13.5s
Wed 6th May
2:37 PM 8:52 PM
1.21 0.60
Thu 7th May
1:05 AM 7:49 AM 3:09 PM 9:16 PM
0.83 0.16 1.14 0.64
Fri 8th May
1:15 AM 8:07 AM 3:37 PM 9:36 PM
0.82 0.22 1.06 0.68
Sat 9th May
1:19 AM 8:20 AM 3:59 PM 9:47 PM
0.81 0.29 0.96 0.70
Sun 10th May
1:18 AM 8:23 AM 4:00 PM 9:48 PM
0.80 0.37 0.88 0.70
Mon 11th May
1:19 AM 8:15 AM 3:21 PM 9:46 PM
0.78 0.46 0.83 0.68
Tue 12th May
1:24 AM 7:46 AM 2:41 PM 10:04 PM
0.75 0.53 0.83 0.64
Wed 6th May
14°
1.5mm
16kmh WNW
80%
Thu 7th May
11°
2.1mm
22kmh SW
88%
Fri 8th May
12°
1.0mm
14kmh WSW
90%
Sat 9th May
15°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
79%
Sun 10th May
18°
0.0mm
5kmh S
43%
Mon 11th May
18°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
38%
Tue 12th May
19°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
17%
Wed 13th May
18°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
26%
Thu 14th May
19°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
14%
Fri 15th May
18°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
68%
Sat 16th May
13°
1.1mm
3kmh NE
88%
Sun 17th May
15°
1.2mm
7kmh S
79%
Mon 18th May
14°
5.6mm
13kmh ENE
84%
Tue 19th May
17°
1.6mm
9kmh NNE
78%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Twelve Apostles

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average 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. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 62%.

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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