Nuns Beach, Artificial beach in Portland, Australia
The 300-meter east-facing beach features white limestone cliffs and stretches north of Portland Harbour with fine sand and gentle waves below 0.5 meters.
The construction of Portland Harbour in Victoria caused substantial erosion of the original beach, leading to sand replenishment efforts from Pivot Beach in 1990.
The northern section contains a protective groyne structure that demonstrates local coastal engineering methods for maintaining beach stability against natural erosion processes.
The beach includes formal parking areas, drinking water stations, shower facilities, and public toilets, though no lifeguard services are currently available.
Located 12 meters above sea level, the beach receives protection from Cape Nelson and harbour walls, creating consistent swimming conditions throughout the year.
Location: Victoria
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
GPS coordinates: -38.34236,141.60763
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:14
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