Sandridge Beach is the last beach before you hit the Port of Melbourne, situated in Hobson's Bay [Port Phillip Bay]. New Beach is next door and after that Port Melbourne Beach, plus Princes and Station Piers respectively. Port Melbourne Beach was formerly labelled Sandridge Beach but changed its name. The name 'Sandridge' goes back to 1839 because this area used to be full of dunes/ridges. The beach is in the form of a crescent, with a promenade along the length of it. There are plenty of places to sit, and trees protect the foreshore, so the wind factor is lessened. The water is relatively shallow, but there is much seaweed, and with the shipping channels nearby it would be a personal choice in regards to swimming here. The beaches here get cleaned regularly and surfaces trowled to clear any dangerous objects in the sand. There is a kiosk connected to the newish Life-Saving Club, where you can buy snacks, get changed and there is a car park. There is parking along the road free or pay station - be sure to check the signs. It is a safe and popular place for kayaking, bike riding and other exercises. Quite a few people go fishing off the stone piers/lookouts. These lookouts are a stand out of this beach and give excellent panoramic views of the area—worth a visit.

This beach is simply the worst in Melbourne, if not Australia. We arrived and I saw not one, but two syringes and multiple syringe caps on the sand with endless rubbish and debris. This is not safe for children to swim, or anyone go barefoot on the beach. As locals it’s a shame this beach is a haven for drug users after dark. Be very careful when going to this beach! A better option is the main Port Melbourne beach where the sand is combed for debris.

It's a nice beautiful and calm sandy beach. We went in there during winters in August. So couldn't go in water but still the walk along the pathway was nice. But it's not that tourist beach kind of thing so there ain't any water sports stuff

It's a decent beach for the area I guess. You have a lot of sand and relatively calm tides here so if you want to swim here you can, but that's very gross in my opinion considering you're right near the container ships. Good place to sit and relax on the sand, but watch out for shells.

Be careful of the broken glasses while on a beach walk without shoes

I loved this beach. Nearest Caffè is great place. The place is family friendly with nice and quiet environment. It will provide you best Oz beach touch. Thanks

Underrated, under reported. Get down here, one of the flattest, quietest, nicest inner city beaches in the area.

Excellent beach with good swimming. Parking and toilets available.

Good for playing water for kids. Not good for swimming though, as sand and water is not clean. Nice view during sunset.

The beach itself is ok but the location overlooking the shipping yards may not be to everyone's tastes.

Great view and playground for kids

Not clean. Missing infrastructure like chairs, sport camp for volleyball or footvolley. Very close to the port.

A hidden beach...a good one for the barbeque evenings

Secluded. Hidden. Best for families.

Nice beach for a walk. I noticed some unleashed dogs despite signs warning that unleashed dogs will be fined. Guess they are not fined at all and will cause potential danger to the public.

Great place to do some stand up paddle boarding, there wasn't really any waves only the current, perfect place for it!

Nice beach 🏖. Many car parking there. Quiet and clean.

My preferable beach in Melbourne

the water gave me itchy legs

Well managed, cleaner water than expected. Views.

Good for practising wing foil surfing, beautiful beach, clean beach without worry board hitting rocks in the water.

Decent beach. The only thing I don't like about it that it's too crowded from time to time.

I went here one for a holiday and I got stabbed by a crab with a pocket knife, I don't know how he got it. I went into the water unaware of the cut because it was minor. When I went in an octopus told me to pull up to his crib, I then got kidnapped by fish and went into an underwater interrogation room and got my feet cut off, and was told to the italian fish mafia.

Good spot

Probably the best beach in the area

Fantastic service. Accurate information and get into the details. Well done

Ok spot needs bit of work

Is ok

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Not the best beach but it's quiet, it's on an industrial area so there's restrictions for water activities

Awesome place

A nice beach for a walk. Not one of Melbourne's best beaches, but sure does give a taste.

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Amazing beach

Great beach BUT Disgusting toilets!!! I don't know who to call to report this, which council what number..

Closets Beach near my house and its not that bad. Would definitely recommend going here

Wonderful place to spend peaceful evening. Awesome location and great viewings. View of sky during sunset is beyond words.

It was really fun!

Lovely place for swimming

Not the best beach of Melbourne!

It is somewhat of a quieter beach in the area. Not bad but it does not have many amenities compared to Port Melbourne, South Melbourne or St Kilda. However, there is a nice playground next to it in the Reserve. The location next to the Docks may not be to everyone's taste. Parking is not too hard to find. Public Transport connections are somewhat poor however. Quickest way from the CBD would be to take a 109 Tram to Port Melbourne and switch to a 236 Bus.