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 Balding Bay

Australia, QLD, Far North West

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 19° 6.612' S
Longitude: 146° 52.163' E

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 Access

Walk from either Horsehoe Bay or Radical Bay, it takes about 20 min from both. Follow the signs you can't miss it.

English (Translate this text in English): Walk from either Horsehoe Bay or Radical Bay, it takes about 20 min from both. Follow the signs you can't miss it.

English (Translate this text in English): Walk from either Horsehoe Bay or Radical Bay, it takes about 20 min from both. Follow the signs you can't miss it.

English (Translate this text in English): Walk from either Horsehoe Bay or Radical Bay, it takes about 20 min from both. Follow the signs you can't miss it.

DistanceDay trip

WalkGood walk (15-30 mn)

Easy to find?OK

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 Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)

Wave

TypeBeach-break

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy with rock

PowerOrdinary

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthShort (< 50m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionNorth, East, NorthEast

Good wind directionWest, SouthWest, South

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to Don't know

Best tide positionLow and mid tide

Best tide movementRising tide

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Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdEmpty

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Dangers

- Nudist colony (France only!)

 Additional Information

Catch the ferry from Townsville and drive your car to either Radical or Horseshoe Bay or catch the bus.

English (Translate this text in English): Catch the ferry from Townsville and drive your car to either Radical or Horseshoe Bay or catch the bus.

English (Translate this text in English): Catch the ferry from Townsville and drive your car to either Radical or Horseshoe Bay or catch the bus.

English (Translate this text in English): Catch the ferry from Townsville and drive your car to either Radical or Horseshoe Bay or catch the bus.

Atmosphere

There will never be anyone there surfing, it needs a big swell so if Florence Bay is working well try this place on a mid incoming tide. This beach will also pick up the once a year big northerly swell. And will be the best place to surf when its cyclonic as it is protected from the winds and what little wind does make it into the bay it will be off shore. If the the swell starts to turn southerly it will stop breaking as will the rest of the beaches on the island.

English (Translate this text in English): There will never be anyone there surfing, it needs a big swell so if Florence Bay is working well try this place on a mid incoming tide. This beach will also pick up the once a year big northerly swell. And will be the best place to surf when its cyclonic as it is protected from the winds and what little wind does make it into the bay it will be off shore. If the the swell starts to turn southerly it will stop breaking as will the rest of the beaches on the island.

English (Translate this text in English): There will never be anyone there surfing, it needs a big swell so if Florence Bay is working well try this place on a mid incoming tide. This beach will also pick up the once a year big northerly swell. And will be the best place to surf when its cyclonic as it is protected from the winds and what little wind does make it into the bay it will be off shore. If the the swell starts to turn southerly it will stop breaking as will the rest of the beaches on the island.

English (Translate this text in English): There will never be anyone there surfing, it needs a big swell so if Florence Bay is working well try this place on a mid incoming tide. This beach will also pick up the once a year big northerly swell. And will be the best place to surf when its cyclonic as it is protected from the winds and what little wind does make it into the bay it will be off shore. If the the swell starts to turn southerly it will stop breaking as will the rest of the beaches on the island.

General

Watch out for jelly fish,where a stinger suit. If you get stung here by yourself you will die on the walk back, so bring some vinegar. There is no mobile phone reception. Sharks and crocodiles have been sighted around the island.

English (Translate this text in English): Watch out for jelly fish,where a stinger suit. If you get stung here by yourself you will die on the walk back, so bring some vinegar. There is no mobile phone reception. Sharks and crocodiles have been sighted around the island.

English (Translate this text in English): Watch out for jelly fish,where a stinger suit. If you get stung here by yourself you will die on the walk back, so bring some vinegar. There is no mobile phone reception. Sharks and crocodiles have been sighted around the island.

English (Translate this text in English): Watch out for jelly fish,where a stinger suit. If you get stung here by yourself you will die on the walk back, so bring some vinegar. There is no mobile phone reception. Sharks and crocodiles have been sighted around the island.

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