Foots Safety Beach

Foots Safety Beach is a protected bay on Victoria's southeastern coast near Warrnambool, featuring a northwest-facing shoreline with moderate coastal development. The bay is enclosed by rocky headlands at both ends, creating a semi-sheltered water body with distinctive turquoise coloring indicating shallow sandy bottom with kelp presence. The spot suits beginners and early intermediates due to its protected nature and small wave climate (1.72m average). Wind reliability at 21% is relatively low, suggesting inconsistent conditions typical of temperate southern Australian coastlines. The bay's configuration provides side-shore conditions best with northeast winds (45°), though local wind patterns may be influenced by surrounding topography. Kiters should be aware of the rocky southern headland with visible wave interactions, shallow areas near the beach, and the bay's limited fetch which restricts swell development. The area's infrastructure and accessibility are good. Water temperature and conditions suggest this is a seasonal spot, more suitable during warmer months. The low wind reliability makes this spot dependent on specific weather patterns rather than consistent thermal or pressure-driven winds.