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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
Public access?
Special access
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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
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
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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