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Seaford is a beachside suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 36 km south east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Frankston local government area. Seaford recorded a population of 17,215 at the
The name Seaford arose during a meeting of local residents in 1913, called to decide upon a name for the settlement and the new railway station about to open. It was agreed that the name should contain some reference to the sea. Councillor Sydney Plowman suggested "Seaford", dropping the "l" from his home town of Sleaford, in Lincolnshire, England. The suggestion was adopted. The Seaford Post Office opened on 6 March 1914. During the 1950s and 1960s, the suburb grew as a result of affordability, and proximity to the beach and Frankston. In 1985 a report was produced titled Ecology and Management of Seaford Swamp, recommending the creation of lagoons, substantial tree plantations and improvement of public facilities. These initiatives were implemented by the City of Frankston and Melbourne Water, using funds from the Melbourne Parks and Waterways Grants Program.

Seaford Wetlands is a nature reserve listed on the Register of the National Estate. The wetlands are home to a wide variety of bird life, including a number of rare and endangered migratory species protected by international agreements. The large numbers and variety of bird life make the wetlands popular with bird watchers. Many migratory birds from as far afield as Siberia visit the reserve from October to March. There are stands of river red gums around the margins of the Wetlands, some of which are estimated to be around 300 years old. Some have scars where the bark was stripped for use by the Bunurong Aboriginal people prior to European settlement. The swamp is noted for its prolific and various bird life. Around 130 different species have been observed there in recent years. The more common species are wetland dependent birds which occur in southern Victoria, such as ducks, swans, rails and pelicans. A number of rare migratory bird species also visit the wetlands between October and March. These come from Northern Asia and are protected by treaties between the Australian Government and the Governments of Japan and China. Many birds can easily be seen from the vantage points overlooking the wetland's lagoons. Others are more difficult to spot because they prefer the protection of the reed beds. The wetlands support a small variety of native animals consisting of swamp rat, water rat, snakes and frogs. Three types of fish can also be found in the wetlands: common galaxias, short finned eels and mosquitofish (an exotic pest species).

A popular walking trail, split by roads, passes by the Seaford RSL, continuing in both directions.

There are six primary schools in Seaford, Kananook Primary School, Belvedere Park Primary School, Seaford Primary School, Seaford North Primary School, Seaford Park Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School. And Seaford is also home to a secondary school as well, Patterson River Secondary School is located in the north of the suburb.

Seaford is serviced by both Bus and Commuter rail. Two railway stations are within the suburb – Seaford and Kananook – on the Frankston railway line. Both are in Zone 2. Sarah MacDiarmid disappeared from Kananook Station on 11 July 1990, last seen walking from the station to the carpark.

Since the state election on 29 November 2014, the suburb of Seaford has been represented by Labor MP Sonya Kilkenny in Victoria's Legislative Assembly. Seaford falls within the Electoral district of Carrum.