Wind Sheltered Beaches near Melbourne

[flounderpirate]

Ahoy me hearties!



Does anybody know of a good beach sheltered from this bleeding wind?

[glen]

hey flounder pirate!



for a south westerley wind you could try Blairgowrie I guess! shame it is so far away!



i haven't been floundering for ages. have you tried lately?



cheers, glen

[Jazman]

Eeeeargh...argh!



Ahoy Mike, good to see you back on squidfish <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub' />



As Glen said Blairgowrie is good for protection from any wind from the south to the west. The other beaches inside PPB on the peninsula (sorrento etc) are also worth a look.



As for the other side of the bay - I reckon anywhere inside corio bay would be alright, also perhaps portarlington or st leonards if you can be bothered driving through geelong and out the other side.



EDIT I just had a peep at the PPB forecast, apparently you guys have north-north westely winds at the moment.

So I would be looking at anywhere from altona to werribee, and maybe avalon beach as well?

[flounderpirate]

Arrgh. Haven't since I got married matey. It kind of put the brakes on any flounderin' action. But hopefully soon.

[flounderpirate]

Ahoy Jazman.



It is good to see a post from you! How's the Jolly Roger flying?



I was actually thinking to try those exact beaches on the western side, but lately the water has been a bit choppy.



How's the fishing/Flounder action where you are?

[flounderpirate]

Ahoy there mateys!



Here's a neat little trick for ye all.



Scope out likely spots and suitable beaches using Google Maps, it gives a great idea about the areas from the air.

[glen]

hi pirate! ah hoi!



yes google maps is very good for that. we have been using it for an upcoming trip to Western Australia! it is a good way of avoiding mangroves and swamps etc while on foot. <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />