PORT FAIRY SURF FIELD GUIDE
Glide the Sheltered Corner: Two Hours of Stand Up Paddleboarding at Port Fairy’s East Beach
A 2-hour paddleboard hire on Port Fairy’s Little East Beach — stable beginner boards, optional wetsuits and life vests, with regular sightings of dolphins and seals.
Glide the Sheltered Corner: Two Hours of Stand Up Paddleboarding at Port Fairy’s East Beach.
Experience the thrill of Stand Up Paddleboarding at Port Fairy’s East Beach — the fastest-growing watersport — on a scenic, easy 2-hour outing suitable for the whole family, with chances to paddle alongside playful dolphins and seals while learning on stable, soft boards.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Little East Beach’s sheltered launch and rock wall
Launch from the sheltered corner at the end of Battery Lane for protected water and steady conditions that make learning straightforward and the coastline easy to read.
Dolphins and seals often join the session
Paddlers regularly report pods of dolphins and curious seals visiting the group, turning a simple hire into a memorable wildlife encounter close to shore.
Beginner-friendly boards, vests and optional wetsuits
The school supplies soft, stable boards built for surf schools, coloured rash vests for easy identification and life vests; full-length warm wetsuits are available though usually not needed in summer.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour session feels like
The session moves from flat, protected water out toward small beginner waves and up to 100 metres offshore along the river wall; it’s paced for novices and families — part tuition, part open-water practice, part wildlife watch — all on boards designed for stability and confidence.
THE SETTING
Little East Beach’s sheltered launch and rock wall
Launch from the sheltered corner at the end of Battery Lane for protected water and steady conditions that make learning straightforward and the coastline easy to read.
THE WILDLIFE
Dolphins and seals often join the session
Paddlers regularly report pods of dolphins and curious seals visiting the group, turning a simple hire into a memorable wildlife encounter close to shore.
THE EQUIPMENT
Beginner-friendly boards, vests and optional wetsuits
The school supplies soft, stable boards built for surf schools, coloured rash vests for easy identification and life vests; full-length warm wetsuits are available though usually not needed in summer.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run for 2 hours and the hire rate is $35 per person.
Soft, stable SUP boards built for surf schools, coloured rash vests for identification, life vests and optional warm full-length wetsuits are available.
Bring sun protection, a towel and a change of clothes; wetsuits are available but typically not needed in summer since you will be exercising above the water.
Meet at the sheltered corner of East Beach (end of Battery Lane); note there are no bathrooms at this location.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the paddleboard hire?
Hires are for a 2-hour session.
Where do I meet for the session?
Meet on the beach at the end of Battery Lane at the sheltered corner of Little East Beach near the rock wall.
Is equipment provided and are wetsuits available?
Yes — the operator supplies soft, stable SUP boards, coloured rash vests and life vests; warm full-length wetsuits are available if you want one.
Can children take part?
Yes — the hire is promoted as fun for the whole family; even little kids can sit at the front of the board or try paddling under supervision.
How far can we paddle from shore?
Paddling is permitted up to 100 metres off the beach and along the river wall; paddling in the river or around the river mouth is not allowed for safety unless on a guided tour.
Are there bathroom facilities at the launch?
No — there are no bathrooms at this launch location.