Continent
Australia
Country
Australia
Next Big City
Newcastle
Next Town
Blacksmiths
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Shower, Toilet, Parking

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop, Small wave
Hazards:
Mole
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
No information

With the tide going out, the Swansea channel right next to the beach provides great sailing in smooth water with a tide of a couple of knots running out, with small waves.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
No information

Good launching area, just keep away from the swimming and flagged areas.

Weather

Spring:
Shorty
Summer:
Shorts, Shorty
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorty

Summer from late September through to February.

Wind

Best Months:
January, February, October, November, December
Wind Type:
Frontal, Trade
Best Direction:
SSE, S
Main Direction:
NE

Good in South frontal winds. Good in NE trade winds from late September through to February.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Pacific highway at Blacksmiths, southern end of the beach adjacent to the Swansea channel.

Extra information

Rules
Zones

Respect the lifeguards and children who train for the surf lifesaving carnivals. One of the best spots in Newcastle when it is going. Just keep away from the swimming and flagged areas.

Nightlife

No information